Tamale Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. yellow corn meal
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. water
1 egg, beaten
8 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 lb. chopped, cooked chicken
12 oz. medium chunky salsa
1/2 c. sliced pitted ripe olives (optional)

Preparation

In a medium bowl, blend corn meal, baking powder and flour. Stir in water, egg and 1 cup cheese.
Spread 1/2 of the corn meal mixture in a 9-inch greased pie plate. Set aside.