Mexican Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 425°.
2. 2
   Grease a large pie plate.
3. 3
   Prepare mashed potatoes as directed on box except decrease water to 1 cup and omit the milk.
4. 4
   Stir in egg and green onion.
5. 5
   Spread mixture evenly against bottom and sides of pie plate.
6. 6
   Bake 20 to 25 minutes until light brown.
7. 7
   Cook ground beef and onion until beef is brown; drain. Stir remaining ingredients except cheese. Cover and cook over low heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon into shell.
8. 8
   Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 3 minutes until cheese is melted.
9. 9
   Garnish with sour cream, fried green pepper and tomato, if desired.
10. 10
    Makes 4 to 6 servings.