Tater Crust Tuna Pie

Submitted by OceanLuvinGranny

"I found this recipe in a Taste of Home cookbook (one of those little ones sold by the checkstand in a grocery store). It is quick and easy to prepare but tastes like you cooked all day! I haven't served it yet to anyone who hasn't loved it. The combination of potato flakes and french fried onions compliment the tuna and cheese nicely!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 1 Pie
• Serves: 12-15

ingredients

• Crust

• 1 cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup masked potato flakes
• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
• 3 -4 tablespoons ice water
• 1 (2 7/8 ounce) can French-fried onions, divided (I used the cheese flavored ones)

• Filling

• 3⁄4 cup mashed potato flakes
• 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 tablespoons chopped stuffed green olives
• 1 (7 ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
• 1 egg

directions

1. In medium bowl combine flour and potato flakes.
2. Cut in margarine until crumbly.
3. Add water 1 tbsp at a time until dough is just moist enought to hold together.
4. Press over bottom and up sides of ungreased 9 or 10 inch pie plate.
5. Flute edges.
6. Set aside 1/2 c french fried onions.
7. Sprinkle remaining onions into pastry shell.
8. In another bowl, combine the filling ingredients except 1/2 c cheese.
9. Spoon filling over onions in pe plate.
10. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until crust is golden.
11. Sprinkle with reserved cheese and onions.
12. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
13. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.