Terrifying Tamale Pie

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Terrifying Tamale Pie
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
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Ingredients:
1
tablespoon vegetable oil

1/2
cup chopped onion

1/3
cup chopped red bell pepper

1
clove garlic, minced

3/4
pound ground turkey

3/4
teaspoon chili powder

1/2
teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1
can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, undrained

1
can (15 ounces) chili beans in mild chili sauce, undrained

1
cup corn

1/4
teaspoon black pepper

1
package (8-1/2 ounces) corn muffin mix plus ingredients to prepare mix

2
cups taco-flavored shredded cheese, divided

Green and red bell pepper, pickle slices, pimiento pieces, chopped onion, chopped black olives and carrots for decoration



Preparation:
1.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook until crisp-tender. Stir in garlic. Add turkey; cook until turkey is no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Stir in chili powder and oregano. Add tomatoes with juice; cook and stir 2 minutes, breaking up tomatoes with spoon. Stir in beans with sauce, corn and black pepper; simmer 10 minutes or until liquid is reduced by about half.

2.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease 1-1/2- to 2-quart casserole. Prepare corn muffin mix according to package directions; stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Spread half of turkey mixture in prepared casserole; sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheese. Top with remaining turkey mixture and 3/4 cup cheese. Top with corn muffin batter. Decorate with assorted vegetables to make monster face. Bake 20 to 22 minutes or until light golden brown.


Note: Make this pie cute instead of creepy by creating a simple jack-o'-lantern face with bell pepper cutouts.



This recipe appears in: Halloween