Ghostly Shepherd's Pie

Description
Treat your little ghosts and goblins to a tummy-warming stew that looks them right in the eye!
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 pound lean (at least 80%) ground beef
 * 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (½ cup)
 * 2½ cups frozen mixed vegetables
 * 1 (14½-ounce) can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained
 * 1 (12-ounce) jar beef gravy
 * 1¾ cups water
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
 * ½ cup milk
 * 2¼ cups Betty Crocker potato buds mashed potatoes (dry)
 * ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
 * 1 large egg, slightly beaten

Directions

 * 1) Heat oven to 375°F.
 * 2) Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray.
 * 3) Add beef and onion; cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
 * 4) Set 12 peas (from frozen vegetables) aside for garnish.
 * 5) Add remaining frozen vegetables, tomatoes and gravy to beef mixture.
 * 6) Heat to boiling.
 * 7) Reduce heat to medium-low.
 * 8) Cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
 * 9) Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat water, butter and garlic powder to boiling.
 * 10) Remove from heat; add milk.
 * 11) Stir in dry potatoes and cheese.
 * 12) Add egg; blend well.
 * 13) Spoon beef mixture into ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) or oval (2½-quart) glass baking dish.
 * 14) With large spoon, make 6 mounds of potato mixture on top of beef mixture to resemble ghosts.
 * 15) Place 2 reserved peas on each mound to resemble eyes.
 * 16) Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are set and mixture is thoroughly heated.