Ghostly Shepherd's Pie

Description
Treat your little ghosts and goblins to a tummy-warming stew that looks them right in the eye!

Ingredients

 * 1 pound lean (at least 80%) ground beef
 * 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup)
 * 2 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
 * 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained
 * 1 (12-ounce) jar beef gravy
 * 1 3/4 cups water
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
 * 1/2 cup milk
 * 2 1/4 cups Betty Crocker Potato Buds mashed potatoes (dry)
 * 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
 * 1 large egg, slightly beaten

Directions

 * 1) Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray. Add beef and onion; cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. #Set 12 peas (from frozen vegetables) aside for garnish. Add remaining frozen vegetables, tomatoes and gravy to beef mixture. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
 * 2) Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat water, butter and garlic powder to boiling. Remove from heat; add milk. Stir in dry potatoes and cheese. Add egg; blend well.
 * 3) Spoon 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.
 * 4) Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are set and mixture is thoroughly heated.

Makes 6 servings.

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 * Catsrecipes Y-Group