Spooky Shepherd's Pie

Spooky Shepherd’s Pie

Prep Time: 30 minutes. Start to Finish: 55 minutes. Serves 6

Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground beef

1 medium onion, coarsely chopped

1 bag (12 oz) frozen mixed vegetables

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

1 jar (12 oz) beef gravy

1 ¾ cups water

2 tablespoons margarine or butter

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

½ cup milk

2 ¼ cups instant mashed potatoes

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 egg, slightly beaten

Directions:

Heat oven to 375°F spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat

Add beef and onion; cook until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently, drain

Set aside 12 peas for garnish, and add remaining frozen vegetables, tomatoes and gravy; mix well

Heat to boiling, than reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally

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

Into ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) or oval (2 1/2-quart) glass baking dish, spoon beef mixture

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

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