Beef Tamale Pie

1/2 lb ground beef

2 c cheddar cheese -- shredded

1 8.5 oz box corn muffin mix

2 eggs

1 12 oz jar chunky salsa

1 tbsp chili powder

1 7 oz can whole kernel corn -- drained

Heat oven to 450?. Coat 12x8x2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Saute beef in skillet over medium heat, breaking up clumps with wooden spoon, 3-4 minutes or until no pink remains.

Reserve 1 cup cheese for topping. Mix together remaining cheese, corn muffin mix, eggs, salsa, chili powder, corn, beef and 2 cups water until smooth. Scrape into prepared dish.

Bake in 450? oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle on cheese. Bake 5 minutes, until knife inserted in center test clean. Let stand 10 minutes.