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Spooky Shepherd's Pie

Contributed By: kathlyn3739
Pillsbury

Whip up some ghoulishly good fun with instant mashed 'ghost' potatoes that top a deliciously rich ground beef and vegetable casserole.

Ingredients

1 lb. Lean ground beef

1 Medium onion, coarsely chopped

2 1/2 cups Green Giant® Frozen Mixed Vegetables

1 (14.5-oz. ) can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained

1 (12-oz. ) jar home-style beef gravy

1 3/4 cups Water

2 tablespoons Margarine or butter

1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder

1/2 cup Milk

2 1/4 cups Instant mashed potatoes

1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese

1 Egg, slightly beaten

Preparation

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add ground beef and onion; cook until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.

2 . Set aside 12 peas for garnish. Add remaining frozen vegetables, tomatoes and gravy; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.

3 . Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, bring water, margarine and garlic powder to a boil. Remove from heat; add milk. Stir in potato flakes and cheese. Add egg; blend well.

4 . Spoon ground beef mixture into ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) or oval (2 1/2-quart) glass baking dish. With large spoon, make 6 mounds of potato mixture on top of beef mixture to resemble ghosts. Place 2 reserved peas on each mound to resemble eyes.

5 . Bake at 375°F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are set and mixture is thoroughly heated.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Soups & Stews
Actual Cooking Time: 1 hour
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: American
Special Features: Kids Love It
Holiday: Halloween
Meal Type: Lunch