Speedy Shepherd's Pie

SUMMARY

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: Serves: 6

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. ground beef or turkey
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
• 1 jar (12 oz.) beef gravy

• 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
• 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® Off the Block Fine Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese, divided
• 2-1/2 cups (1-1/2 lbs.) refrigerated garlic mashed potatoes or leftover mashed potatoes

DIRECTIONS

• 1
  Brown meat with onion in a large skillet. Pour off drippings. Add vegetables, gravy and thyme. Cook and stir 4 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup cheese.
• 2
  Spoon mixture into a 10-inch deep dish pie plate or quiche dish. Combine potatoes and 3/4 cup cheese; spread over meat mixture. Bake in preheated 375°F oven 25 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese over potatoes. Continue baking 5 minutes or until heated through and cheese has melted.