Tamale Pie

A school cafeteria favorite from the 1950s.

Ingredients

• 1 pound sausage
• 1 can whole kernel corn
• 1 (No. 2) can tomatoes
• 1/2 cup melted margarine
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• Chopped ripe olives (optional)

Instructions

1. Brown sausage.
2. Combine ingredients and bring to a boil.
3. Remove from heat, and add 2 cups yellow cornmeal.
4. Bake in a greased casserole for 45 minutes at 350 degrees F.