Tamale Bake

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare cornmeal mush; pour about half into an 8-cup shallow ovenproof casserole and spread evenly.
2. 2
   Pour remaining into a greased pan, 9 x 5 x 3-inch, and chill.
3. 3
   Saute onion and green pepper until soft in salad oil in frying pan; add meat, breaking up with a fork.
4. 4
   Stir in spaghetti sauce mix, chili powder and tomatoes; heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
5. 5
   Remove from heat; stir in olives and 3/4 cup grated cheese.
6. 6
   Pour over cornmeal mush in casserole; cover and chill.
7. 7
   About 1 hour before serving, turn out cornmeal mush from pan; divide in half, then each half into thirds.
8. 8
   Cut each piece to make 12 pie-shaped wedges.
9. 9
   Arrange on top of casserole.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
11. 11
    Place casserole in cold oven.
12. 12
    Bake, uncovered, 1 hour or until bubbly hot.