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Cajun Dirty Rice Red Bean Pies

I used to make with chicken gizzards but now it is ground chicken and toned down quite a bit. Kids like refried beans. You can add veges you like and eliminate the ones you don't like. This can be made ahead and frozen. Any type smoked sausage can be used.

Steps

In large mixing bowl , add beans with juice , drained tomatoes , margarine , salt , cumin , dry mustard and optional tabasco sauce.
Mash and beat until beans are mush.
Then add instant potato flakes and mix in with a spoon.
The mashed beans & tomatoes should be spreadable and not juicy.
If they are , add 1 tsp potato flakes to the mixture.
Spray pam into two deep dish pie pans.
Divide mixture between the two pans.
Spread with back of spoon and press against the sides forming a pie crust in both pans.
Set aside.
In large deep frying pan add the following:.
10 slices of bacon , smoked sausage , chicken , onion.
If turkey bacon is used and there is no fat or grease , add the vegetable oil.
Do not add the oil if regular bacon is used.
Stir on medium heat until all is browned.
Add chopped peppers , thyme , celery seed , garlic.
Stir until mixed and slightly sauted.
Add flour and mix for a roux.
Add saved tomato juice.
Add hot water , chicken base , bay leaves , and salt'.

Ingredients

pinto beans, red beans, rotel tomatoes, margarine, salt, cumin, dry mustard, tabasco sauce, instant mashed potatoes, pam cooking spray, bacon, smoked sausage, cooked chicken, vegetable oil, onion, green peppers, red pepper, thyme, celery seed, garlic cloves, flour, bay leaves, hot water, chicken base, white rice, milk, cheese