Tamale Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. corn meal
3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. milk
3 Tbsp. margarine, melted
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 (8 oz.) jar Cheez Whiz pasteurized process cheese
1 c. chopped tomato
1 Tbsp. chili powder

Preparation

Combine dry ingredients.
Add milk and margarine; beat until smooth.
Pour into greased 8-inch square baking dish.
Brown meat; drain.
Add green pepper; cook until tender.
Reserve 1/3 cup cheese spread and 1/2 cup tomato.
Stir in remaining cheese, tomato and chili powder.
Spoon meat mixture over batter.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 20 minutes.
Top with reserved cheese spread and tomato; continue baking 5 minutes.
Cut into squares.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.