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Frank Tamale Pie
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 80 Minutes
Servings: 6
This casserole offers south of the border flavor in one dish. You can adjust the amount of chili powder to your taste. My family likes this casserole because of the frankfurters. I hope you like it.
Ingredients:
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 lb frankfurter
16 ounces pork and beans
12 ounces corn, drained
8 ounces tomato sauce
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
2 -3 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 cups shredded american cheese
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, cook onion and green pepper in butter till tender but not brown.
2. Cut franks in 1/2 inch pieces.
3. Stir into skillet along with beans, corn, tomato sauce, olives, garlic, sugar, chili powder and dash of pepper.
4. Simmer, uncovered, till thickened, about 30 minutes.
5. Add cheese; stir till melted.
6. Turn mixture into a greased 12x7.5 inch baking dish.
7. Plae 2 cups cold water in saucepan.
8. Stir in cornmeal and 1/2 teaspoons salt.
9. Cook and stir till very thick.
10. Spoon over hot frank mixture forming a lattice design.
11. Bake uncovered at 375 for abut 25 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com