Scary Skillet Shepherd's Pie

Prep Time: 25 min
Total Time: 25 min

Makes: 6 servings

1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
1 pound ground beef
1 cup beef gravy
4 ounces (1/2 of 8-ounce package) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1 cup milk, divided
1 cup water
2 cups instant potato flakes
1/4 cup KRAFT 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 microwaveable 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 Parmesan 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.

Substitute
Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese.

Serving Suggestion
Serve with a mixed green salad and your favorite fresh fruit to round out the meal.

Nutritional Information: Calories 370 Total fat 18 g Saturated fat 9 g Cholesterol 80 mg Sodium 480 mg Carbohydrate 28 g Dietary fiber 3 g Sugars 6 g Protein 23 g Vitamin A 25 %DV Vitamin C 30 %DV Calcium 15 %DV Iron 10 %DV

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Kraft Foods - used with permission