Fiesta Pie

INGREDIENTS:
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup quick-cooking grits
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 large eggs, lightly beaten, divided
3/4 lb lean ground beef
1 package taco seasoning mix
1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese, divided
2 Tbsp milk
Optional Toppings: tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapeños

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Cook grits according to package, add garlic powder
3. Combine flour and cheddar cheese; stir into grits.
4. Stir 1 egg into mixture until well blended
5. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 9-inch pie plate; press with back of spoon to form a shell; set aside.
6. Cook ground beef and taco mix in a large skillet until meat browns; drain.
7. Spread meat mixture into pie shell
8. Top with 3/4 cup Monterrey Jack cheese
9. Combine 2 eggs and milk; pour over pie
10. Add toppings of your choice, optional
11. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes
12. Remove from oven; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Monterrey Jack cheese
13. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing