Criss-Cross Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Name: Criss-Cross Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Makes 8 servings, 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) each.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 lb. (675 g) Yukon gold potatoes (about 3 large), peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks; 2 cloves garlic; 2 lb. (900 g) extra-lean ground beef; 2 onions, chopped; 2 cups frozen corn, thawed, drained; 1 cup water; 1 pkg. (55 g) onion soup mix; 1 cup Cracker Barrel Shredded Old Cheddar Cheese; 1/4 cup Philadelphia Cream Cheese Product

Ingredients

1-1/2 lb. (675 g) Yukon gold potatoes (about 3 large), peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 cloves garlic
2 lb. (900 g) extra-lean ground beef
2 onions, chopped
2 cups frozen corn, thawed, drained
1 cup water
1 pkg. (55 g) onion soup mix
1 cup Cracker Barrel Shredded Old Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cup Philadelphia Cream Cheese Product

PREP TIME 15m	COOK TIME 35m	TOTAL TIME 50m
YIELD Makes 8 servings, 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) each.

Instructions

Cook potatoes and garlic in boiling water in large saucepan 15 min. or until potatoes are tender.
Meanwhile, brown meat with onions in large skillet; drain.
Return to skillet.
Stir in corn, water and soup mix; cook 3 min. or until water is absorbed, stirring frequently.
Spoon into 8 ramekins.
Drain potatoes; return to pan.
Add cheddar and cream cheese product; mash until potatoes are smooth and mixture is well blended.
Spoon over meat mixture.
Make decorative criss-cross or cross-hatch pattern by lightly dragging fork over potato layer.
Bake 15 to 20 min. or until heated through.