Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef (I personally prefer Sausage instead of ground beef)

2 cups  hot mashed potatoes (Feel free to use instant potatoes)

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed

1 cup  KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups  frozen mixed vegetables, thawed (I've also used canned mixed vegetables with good results)

1 cup beef gravy (Or use a regular brown gravy mix)

PREHEAT oven to 375ºF. Brown meat in large skillet. Meanwhile, mix potatoes, cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese and the garlic until well blended.

DRAIN meat. Return to skillet; stir in vegetables and gravy. Spoon into 9-inch square baking dish; cover with potato mixture and remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.

BAKE 20 min. or until heated through.