Taco Pie

I love tacos! It's one of my most favorite dishes of all time. My son doesn't feel the same but when I make this, he loves it. I love to substitute turkey into this dish and I cut the seasoning in half so it's not too bad for you and still tastes good. Let your kids help out by decorating the top of the pie with condiments.

Materials

• 1/4 cup butter
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 package Taco Bell seasoning mix
• 2 1/2 cups mashed potato flakes (or left over mashed potatoes-omit butter & milk)
• 1 pound ground beef or Turkey
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Sour cream, optional

Directions

1. Preheat oven 350F.
2. In a medium sauce pan, melt butter & add milk, 2 Tbs taco seasoning, mixing well.
3. Remove from heat, add potato flakes, mixing until incorporated.
4. Press mixture into the bottom of a regular pie plate, then Bake the "crust" for 7-10 minutes until it just BARELY turns golden brown. 
5. Cook the beef/turkey & onions in a skillet until beef is browned and cooked through while waiting for the crust. 
6. Drain and add Salsa & remaining taco seasoning. Cook until bubbly.
7. Pour into crust.
8. Bake for 15 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.
9. Let cool for 5 minutes.
10. Top with cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes, black olives, jalapeno slices, etc