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      Title: Grits Fiesta Pie
 Categories: Mexican, Pies, Desserts
      Yield: 6 Servings

  1 1/2 c  Water
    1/4 ts Garlic powder
    1/2 c  Quick-cooking grits
    1/4 c  All-purpose flour
    1/2 c  Cheddar cheese (2 oz);
           - shredded
      1 lg Egg; lightly beaten
    3/4 lb Ground beef
  1 3/4 oz Pkg taco seasoning mix
      1 c  Monterey jack Cheese (4 oz);
           - shredded, divided
    1/3 c  Fresh tomatoes; chopped
    1/4 c  Ripe black olive; sliced
      3 tb Green bell pepper; cored,
           - seeded, finely chopped
      2 lg Eggs; lightly beaten
      2 tb Milk

  In a large saucepan, bring the water and garlic to a boil; stir in
  the grits. Return to a boil; reduce heat and cook 4 minutes,
  stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. In a bowl, combine the
  flour and cheddar cheese; stir into the grits. Stir 1 egg into the
  mixture until well blended. Into a lightly greased 9" pie plate,
  spoon mixture; press with the back of a spoon to form a pie shell.
  In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and taco seasoning until
  meat browns; drain. Spread meat mixture into pie shell. Top with
  3/4 cup Monterey jack cheese, tomato, ripe olives, and green bell
  pepper; set aside. In a bowl, combine 2 eggs and milk; pour over
  pie. Bake in a preheated, 375°F oven for 25 minutes. Remove from
  oven; sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of Monterey jack cheese,
  and let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

  Recipe by Joy Gillespie, Neeses, South Carolina

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