Terrific Tamale Pie Recipe

+ Directions : 1. Fry bacon until crisp; break into large pieces. Set side. Chill bacon drippings until firm for use in the crust.

Brown ground beef in a large skillet; drain off fat. Stir in next 10 ingredients. Reserve egg, evaporated milk, etc. for the top crust.

Prepare the piecrust, and use it to line a 9-inch pie pan. Place meat mixture in the pan. Bake at 425 degrees F for 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine egg, evaporated milk, mustard and cheese. Spread on top of the pie and decorate with the reserved bacon pieces and the sliced olives. Bake for 5 minutes longer, or until cheese meltes. Let stand for 10 minutes, or until firm, before serving. CORNMEAL PIECRUST (1 crust for 9-inch pie): 1 cup all purpose flour 2 Tbsp cornmeal 1/3 cup firm bacon rippings OR other shortening 3 4 Tbsp cold water 1. Combine flour and cornmeal, then cut in bacon drippings. When mixture is granular, add the water, in small quantities to insure a flaky crust, until pastry is mixed.

Roll out on a floured surface to a circle 1 1/2 times larger than the inverted 9-inch pie pan. Fit pastry into pan and form a fluted edge all around. Maximum recommended freezer storage: 2 months. Makes 6 servings.