GRITS FIESTA PIE

Steps:

• 1. In a large saucepan, bring the water and garlic to a boil; stir in the grits.
• 2. Return to a boil; reduce heat and cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 3. Remove from the heat.
• 4. In a bowl, combine the flour and cheddar cheese; stir into the grits.
• 5. Stir 1 egg into the mixture until well blended.
• 6. Into a lightly greased 9-inch pie plate, spoon mixture; press with the back of a spoon to form a pie shell.
• 7. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and taco seasoning until meat browns; drain.
• 8. Spread meat mixture into pie shell.
• 9. Top with 3/4 monterey jack cheese, tomato, ripe olives and green bell pepper; set aside.
• 10. In a bowl, combine 2 eggs and milk; pour over pie.
• 11. Bake in a preheated, 375 degree oven for 25 minutes.
• 12. Remove from oven; sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of monterey jack cheese, and let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.