Scary Skillet Shepherd's Pie

Scary Skillet Shepherd’s Pie

1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables

1 pound ground beef

1 cup beef gravy

4 ounces (1/2 of 8 ounce package) cream cheese, cubed

1 cup milk, divided

1 cup water

2 cups instant potato flakes

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook vegetables as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in gravy; simmer until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Microwave cream cheese and 1/4 cup milk in medium microwave bowl on high 30 seconds; beat with whisk until smooth. Gradually whisk in remaining milk and water. Microwave 2-1/2 minutes or until hot, stirring after each minute. Stir in potato flakes and Paremesan until well blended. Spoon into resealable plastic bag; cut 1 corner from bottom of bag.

Remove 12 peas from mixed vegetables; stir remaining vegetables into meat mixture. Squeeze potato mixture into 6 mounds on meat mixture to resemble ghosts. Add 2 of the reserved peas to each for the eyes.

Recipe and picture from KraftFoods.com