Cheesy Fiesta Pie Recipes

CHEESY FIESTA BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in beans, picante sauce and chili powder., In a bowl, combine soup, tomatoes and green chiles. In a lightly greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish, layer half the chips, beef mixture, soup mixture and cheeses. Repeat layers., Microwave on medium-high, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, about 12 minutes. If desired, top with avocado and sour cream.

CHEESY BEEF TACO PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray, set aside.
• To a large skillet, add the ground beef and cook over medium-high heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Break up the beef and stir intermittently so it cooks evenly.
• Add the taco seasoning (do not add water like the packet calls for), tomatoes and the juice, turn the heat to low, stir to combine, and allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes.
• While mixture simmers, unroll the crescent rolls, and add them to the pie dish in an even flat layer so there's complete coverage at the base and up the sides. As necessary, stretch and smoosh the dough together to patch in holes. It will expand and bake togteher in the oven so it's okay if it's not perfect.
• Evenly sprinkle 3/4 cup tortilla chips over the base of the pie dish.
• Turn out the beef mixture into the pie dish.
• Add the sour cream and spread evenly with a spatula, leaving a 1/2-inch bare margin at the perimeter.
• Evenly sprinkle 1/2 cup tortilla chips.
• Evenly sprinkle the cheese.
• Place pie dish on a baking sheet (insurance against cheesy overflow in oven) and bake for about 35 to 40 minutes, or until cheese has melted and is as lightly golden browned as desired. Start checking at 25 to 30 minutes because all ovens and ingredients vary.
• Evenly sprinkle with cilantro and serve immediately. Dish is best warm and fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

CHEESY CHICKEN POT PIE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan combine the stock, chicken, peas, celery and carrots. Bring to a boil.
• Mix cornstarch with milk and stir into stock mixture. Cook stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Stir cheese into filling mixture and pour into a 9 inch pie crust. Top with second crust, seal edges and cut slits in top crust. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until top crust is golden brown.

CHEESY FIESTA PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Cover potatoes with water. Let stand 15 minutes; drain thoroughly. Toss potatoes, margarine and 1 egg. Press potato mixture on bottom and up side of ungreased pie plate, 9x1 1/2 inches. Bake 20 minutes.
• Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Sprinkle half of the cheese, finely chopped chiles and bell pepper in potato crust; repeat. Beat flour, salt and 2 eggs until blended; stir in milk. Pour over cheese mixture.
• Bake about 35 minutes or until center is set and top is golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Garnish with shredded lettuce, sour cream and sliced chile peppers.