Kittencals Cheesy Shepherds Pie Recipes

KITTENCAL'S CHEESY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees F.
• Grease a 9 x 9-inch or an 11 x 7-inch square baking dish.
• For potato topping; combine half a can of cheddar cheese soup with hot mashed potatoes; set aside.
• In a fry pan brown ground beef with oregano, chopped onion and garlic; drain off fat, then stir in Worcestershire sauce, mushrooms, shredded cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese.
• Meanwhile cook mixed veggies according to package directions; drain well then add to beef mixture along with the remaining half of cheese soup.
• Add in your choice of additions, then season with salt and pepper to taste; mix to combine and simmer uncovered for about 20-30 minutes over medium-low heat stirring occasionally.
• Spoon meat mixture into greased pan; spread the hot mashed potato mixture evenly over top.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until topping is light golden brown.
• Sprinkle 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese on top then allow to melt.
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• ADDITIONS, use one or all of 3/4 cups good quality beef broth mix/wisked with 2 tablespoons flour (for a thicker ground beef mixture) -- one can cream style corn/ one tablespoon Dijon mustard -- 1/3 cup Heinz chili sauce or ketchup -- 1/2 package of dry onion soup mix -- 2 tbsp Kitchen Bouquet browning sauce OR 1-2 small packages beef bouillon powder.

CHEESY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• In a blender add flour, butter, milk, garlic and first amount of oregano.
• Blend ingredients well about 30 seconds.
• Pour mixture into medium pot.
• Heat until thickened and bubbly (about 10 minutes) over medium-high heat stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
• In large pot put potatoes in with enough water to cover and bring to boil.
• Cook until potatoes are soft, about 15-20 minutes.
• Drain, mash well.
• Mash in half of cheese mixture until well mixed.
• Scramble fry beef until well browned, drain.
• Add veggies, Worcestershire sauce, oregano and Maggi and rest of cheese sauce.
• Cook for 5 minutes.
• Put meat mixture into 9x13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
• Spread potatoes on top of meat mixture and "peak" (like meringue) with back of a spoon or fork.
• Dot potatoes with 2 tbsp of margarine and sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake in 350°F oven for 45 minutes.
• Let rest for 10-30 minutes so meat sets. Mixture will be hot still, it really holds the heat! :).