Easy Shepherd's Pie

Shepherd's Pie is a family favourite and so I was excited to find a new and improved recipe to mix it up. I think I have found a new favourite way to eat Shepherd's Pie. And it's sooo fast and easy. I found this recipe in the Kraft Food & Family Magazine.

Easy Shepherd's Pie

Prep time: 10 minutes Total: 30 minutes

Serves 6

1 pound ground beef

2 cups hot mashed potatoes

4 ounces (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg) cream cheese, cubed

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed

1 cup beef gravy

Preheat oven to 375 F. Brown meat in large skillet. Drain.

Mix potatoes, cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese and the garlic until well blended.

Stir vegetables and gravy into meat.

Spoon into 9-inch square baking dish.

Cover with potato mixture. Don't worry about it being perfectly even; the more rustic it looks the better.

Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until heated through.

Shortcut: Use instant mashed potatoes. Prepare potatoes as directed on package, omitting the milk. This way when you add the cream cheese, the potatoes stay fluffy.