South of the Border Hot Dog Tamale Pie

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Pre Heat oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, cook onion and green pepper in butter til tender but not brown.

3. 3

   Cut Hot Dogs into 1/2-inch pieces. Stir into skillet along with beans, corn, tomato sauce,olives, garlic, sugar, chili powder and a dash of pepper.

4. 4

   Simmer uncovered, til thickened, about 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Add cheese. Stir until melted.

6. 6

   Turn misture into a greased 9 x 13 casserole dish.

7. 7

   Place 2 cups cold water in a sauce pan. Stir in corn meal and 1/2 teaspoons salt. Cook and stir until very thick (1/2 to 1 minute after mixture comes to a boil).

8. 8

   Spoon over the hot mixture forming a lattice design.

9. 9

   Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.