Grits Fiesta Pie

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Grits Fiesta Pie

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 23 cm 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 0.75 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, 190ÂșC oven for 25 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with the remaining quarter cup of Monterey jack cheese, and let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Makes 6 servings. Recipe: Joy Gillespie of Neeses, South Carolina