Friday, May 6, 2022

Spoon Bread Tamale Bake

  • 1.5 LB Hambuger
  • .25 CUP Olive Oil

Brown above. In separate pan, add:

  • 1 CUP Onion, chopped
  • .5 CUP Green Bell Pepper, Chopped
  • .5 Cup Celery, Chopped

  • This is the "Holy Trinity"
  • 1 TBSP Garlic, minced

Cook. Stirring until Onions are golden brown. Stir In:

  • 12oz Can Corn or other Whole Kernel Corn
  • 2.5 CUPS (1 LB 4 OZ) Canned Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 TSP Salt
  • 1.5 TBSP Chili Powder
  • .5 TSP Pepper

Simmer 5 minutes. In a separate container Mix up:

  • .5 CUP Corn Meal
  • 1 CUP Water

Stir into main mixture. Simmer Uncovered for 10 minutes. (OPTIONAL) Add 1 CUP Olives.
Stir into 3 quart casserole dish

Heat, in Saucepan:

  • 1.5 CUPS Milk
  • 1 TSP Salt
  • 1 TSP Butter

Stir until thickened. Remove from heat. Add:

  • 1 CUP Grated Extra Sharp Cheddar
  • 2 Eggs, Slightly Beaten

Pour over mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes at 375

Makes 6 to 8 servings

Sweet Potato Pie

  • 1 1/2 Cups Mashed Sweet Potatoes
  • 2/3 CUP Brown Sugar
  • 1 TBSP Melted Butter
  • 1 Egg Slightly Beaten
  • 1 CUP Milk
  • 1 TSP Cinammon
  • 1/4 TSP Ginger
  • 1/3 TSP Allspice
  • 1/8 TSP Salt
  • 450 for 15 minutes then 350 until toothpick pulls clean