"Happy Fodder's Day, daddy!"

Since it's Father's Day, I gave my other half the recipe names of the next three planned crocks and asked him to pick dinner. He chose door number 1.

"Vegetarian Tamale Pie" (6 quart pot)

The original recipe is HERE.

~1 onion, chopped

~2 Morningstar prime griller patties, ripped into pieces

~1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

~1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce

~1 (8 oz) box corn muffin mix

~1/3 c milk

~2 T butter, melted

~1 egg

~1/2 c shredded Colby Jack cheese blend

~1 (4.5 oz) can diced green chilies, undrained

~1/4 c sour cream

~green onions, chopped (

Spray skillet with Pam.

Add onion; cook over medium until crisp tender.

In crock pot, mix patties, onions, beams, and enchilada sauce.

In a medium bowl, stir corn bread mix, milk, butter, and egg until just moistened.

Stir in cheese and chilies.

Spoon mixture over mixture in crock pot.

Cover and cook on low for 5 1/2 hours or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out cleanly.

Serve with sour cream and green onions.

6 servings.

Some friends (unexpectedly) joined us for dinner (Hi Forrest and Brittany!) and LUCKILY, this made enough for all of us. All of us thought that it  was really good! My favorite part was the little kick from the chilies in the cornbread. I know...you're shocked. My little helper wouldn't touch it. Boo.