->Tamale Pie 06 <-

Makes 6 servings

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup chopped onions

1/3 cup chopped green pepper

1 can (19 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce

2 teaspoons chili powder

1/2 teaspoon oregano

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1 cup cornmeal

2 teaspoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1 egg, beaten

1/3 cup milk

2 tablespoons melted butter

1 package (10 oz) frozen corn, thawed

1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese

350 F. Grease a 9-inch pie plate. In medium skillet

melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and green pepper; saute

until tender, 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in beans, tomato

sauce, chili powder, oregano and cumin. Set aside. In medium bowl

combine cornmeal, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir in egg, milk and butter. Stir in corn. Press mixture into prepared pie plate. Spoon

bean mixture into pie crust. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes more or until cheese is melted.

Let stand 5 minutes. Serve with leafy green salad or green vegetable.