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Creepy Shepherd’s Pie

Creepy Shepherd's Pie: A Spooky Twist on Family Comfort Food

Creepy Shepherd’s Pie is a whimsical twist on traditional comfort food, featuring ghost-shaped mashed potatoes for a fun Halloween twist.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ghost Topping
  • 2 pounds Potatoes can use instant potatoes
  • 4 tablespoons Butter adds creaminess
  • 1/2 cup Milk substitute with cream or non-dairy milk if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder for flavor
  • to taste Salt & Pepper for seasoning
For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey or lentils
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste for depth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce or soy sauce as an alternative
  • 2 cups Vegetables (mixed) frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 cup Broth use vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • to taste Salt & Pepper for seasoning
For the Ghost Decoration
  • to taste Peppercorns for ghost eyes

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • baking dish
  • Potato Masher
  • piping bag

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and chop potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water for 15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. Mash drained potatoes with butter, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Allow to cool.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onions and garlic for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add ground beef, cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce, add vegetables and broth. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
Assembly & Baking
  1. Spoon beef mixture into a greased baking dish. Pipe ghost shapes with mashed potatoes on top.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Can freeze assembled pie for up to 3 months.

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