Amigo Pie

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Amigo Pie is a hearty, cheesy casserole with a flavorful meat topping and a savory cornmeal crust, perfect for casual family dinners or gatherings with bold flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb hamburger
  • 2/3 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 3/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Brown hamburger in a skillet.
  2. Add chopped tomatoes, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; cook until heated through.
  3. In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and baking powder.
  4. Add hot water and melted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
  5. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
  6. Pour the cornmeal batter into a greased pie pan.
  7. Spoon the meat mixture into the center of the cornmeal batter and press down gently.
  8. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25 minutes.
  9. Top with 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  10. Serve with taco sauce.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

670 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.5g 35% DV
Total Fat 41.9g 54% DV
Carbs 65.3g 24% DV
Fiber 12.2g 43% DV
Sugar 3.3g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 13333.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 735.3mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 107.8mg 36% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 474.5mcg 53% DV
Vitamin C 7.2mg 8% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 1771mg 100% DV
Iron 9.7mg 54% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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