Mesquite-Crusted Shepherd's Pie

Name: Mesquite-Crusted Shepherd's Pie
Ingredients: 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

April 6, 2014

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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.

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