Easy Shepherd’s Pie

Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
30 mins

Total Time:
40 mins

Servings:
6

Yield:
1 (9-inch square) casserole

Ingredients

Directions

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

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Brown meat in a large skillet.

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While the meat is browning, mix potatoes, cream cheese, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, and garlic until well blended.

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Drain meat. Return to skillet; stir in vegetables and gravy.

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Spoon into a 9-inch square baking dish.

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Cover with potato mixture and remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.

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Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.

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Variations

For BBQ shepherd's pie: Prepare as directed, omitting the garlic and substituting 3/4 cup Kraft Original Barbecue Sauce mixed with 1/2 teaspoon onion powder for the gravy.

For a healthier version: Prepare with extra lean ground beef, Philadelphia Neufchatel Cream Cheese, 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese, and Kraft 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese.

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)