Notes from the original cook: This recipe has been a favorite for years. It's easy to prepare and perfect for a busy schedule. I've also made this recipe with salmon--substituting two cans for the ground beef and adding 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. It's great!

3/4	lb	Ground beef
1		Unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
3		Eggs, beaten
1/2	C	Mayonnaise
1/2	C	Milk
1/2	C	Chopped onion
4	tsp	Cornstarch
1	tsp	Salt
1/2	tsp	Pepper
2	C (8 oz)	Shredded cheddar cheese, divided

• In a skillet, cook the beef until browned.
• Meanwhile, line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Remove foil; bake for 5 minutes more. Set aside.
• Drain beef; place in a large bowl. Add the eggs, mayonnaise, milk, onion, cornstarch, salt, pepper and 1 cup cheese. Pour into crust.
• Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. If necessary, cover the edges of crust with foil to prevent overbrowning. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting.

  Yield: 6-8 servings.