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Mesquite-Crusted Shepherd's Pie

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SUBSTITUTE
Save 90 calories and 8g of total fat, including 3g of sat fat, per serving by preparing with ground turkey breast.
VARIATION NOTE
We revised this recipe to use KRAFT Shredded Cheese, SHAKE 'N BAKE Coating Mix and seasonings. Our Kraft Kitchens team has developed substitutions for the entire FRESH TAKE lineup so that you can continue to enjoy the great taste of these products. Click here for our Smoky Mesquite BBQ substitution guide.
SHORTCUT
Prepare using 1 pkg. (24 oz.) refrigerated mashed potatoes. Heat just until warmed before spooning over ingredients in casserole dish.

Ingredients

What You Need

1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
1 pkt. SHAKE 'N BAKE Seasoned Panko Seasoned Coating Mix
1 Tbsp. A.1. Dry Rubs Sweet Mesquite BBQ
1-1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, green beans, peas), thawed
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
3 cups warm mashed potatoes

Preparation

  1. Make It

    Step 1

    HEAT oven to 375°F.

    Step 2

    BROWN meat with onions and garlic in large skillet; drain. Return meat mixture to skillet.

    Step 3

    COMBINE cheese, coating mix and Dry Rubs. Add half the cheese mixture to meat mixture along with the mixed vegetables and tomato sauce; stir. Cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.

    Step 4

    SPOON into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; cover with potatoes. Top with remaining cheese mixture.

    Step 5

    BAKE 20 min. or until heated through.

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