Turkey Tamale Pie

Source

Author: Bob and Robin Young

Source: www.boisefoodieguild.blogspot.com

Web Page: www.rockinrs.com

Author Notes

I received this from my sister, Peggy Young, with the following note. "Here is my favorite, given to me by a friend - Margaret Crum many years ago in Newark. She served this dish at a dinner buffet. I usually make it every time I have leftover turkey."

Ingredients

3

slices

Bacon

1

lg

Onion, finely chopped

1

lg

Green Pepper, chopped fine

1

c

Green Olives, sliced

2

c

Corn Chips, crumbled

2

c

Turkey, cooked and diced

1

t

Chili Powder, or to taste

½

t

Salt (I eliminate because of the olives)

Dash Pepper

1

#2 can

Tomatoes, diced

½

c

Cheddar Cheese, grated

2

T

Butter

1

Fry bacon until crisp; remove slices. Saute onion and green pepper until tender. Combine olives, ¾ cup crumbs, turkey, chili powder, salt, pepper, tomatoes and crumbled bacon. Add onion and green pepper, blend well.

2

Turn into a 1½ quart baking dish. Sprinkle top with cheese and remaining crumbs. Dot with butter and garnish with more olives (if desired). Bake at 350 for 35 minutes.