Terrific Tamale Pie

Directions

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): 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 1½ times larger than inverted 9-inch pie pan.

Fit pastry into pan and form a fluted edge all around.

Maximum recommended freezer storage: 2 months.