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Using convenient potato flakes and refrigerated biscuits at home in Clarksville, Tennessee, Ellen Osborne makes and freezes an extra batch of these fast mini pies packed with meat-and-potato flavor. “I’m as confident serving them to drop-in company as to my husband and three boys,” she says. ELLEN’S TIP: “If I’m not rushed for time, I’ll sometimes make these with homemade biscuits and mashed potatoes.”
With Johnsonville Italian Sausage.
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 535 calories, 24 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 82 mg cholesterol, 1,310 mg sodium, 54 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 25 g protein.
Originally published as Mini Shepherd's Pies in Simple & Delicious July/August 2007, p15
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Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2012 by lalg
These were really fun to make, I had the help of my 10 yr old son. He loved putting them together and loved eating them!
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2011 by DonnaNJ
These were a hit of the party! Well worth the time to make and they reheated beautifully if you want to make them beforehand. Wonderful!
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2011 by scrapo
Worth the time to make these! I doubled the recipe so I could freeze some for fast lunch or dinner. I used someone else' tip and made the biscuits from Bisquick and topped w/ a tiny bit of cheddar and instead of chips did ritz crackers. Very good! Even my 2 year old ate it! A winner!
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2011 by missashleynoelle118
This was good, but if you want it to be great, here's what you do:use the ketchup, not the chili sauceadd frozen mixed veggies to the beef mixture AND about 1/3 cup of heavy cream (you will be happy you did, trust me)I also agree with the shredded cheddar on top instead of potato chips.I used leftover mashed potatoes (real) with butter, cream, salt and pepper added. My son even ate the green beans and commented that they actually tasted good. Success.
This was good, but if you want it to be great, here's what you do:
use the ketchup, not the chili sauce
add frozen mixed veggies to the beef mixture AND about 1/3 cup of heavy cream (you will be happy you did, trust me)
I also agree with the shredded cheddar on top instead of potato chips.
I used leftover mashed potatoes (real) with butter, cream, salt and pepper added. My son even ate the green beans and commented that they actually tasted good. Success.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2011 by SarahJune
These were a hit! I did sub the biscuits for crescents and used cheesey instant mashed. Will make these again
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2011 by MaryFaith528
We love these! I used already made mashed potatoes and put cheese on top. New favorite recipe!
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2010 by daisey5
These were wonderful. I made a few changes though. Instead of the beef I used groung turkey. I did not add the salt as the sodium was to high. I used the chili sauce and reduced fat cream cheese and instead of the potato chips I used reduced fat cheddar cheese. They were very easy to make and very good.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2010 by Suelon
I just made these this weekend for church party; went over well. I think they are better if baked and served right away; reheating did dry them out somewhat. I used shredded cheese on top instead of potato chips. They were gone in minutes/very easy to make.
Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2010 by stone481064
Yummy, quick, and easy. I used ketchup and omitted the vinegar. Fun for the kids. Next time I'll top with some type of shredded cheese. These would be a good potluck dish. Try this tip: use a shot glass to press the biscuits down, it makes things go alot faster.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2009 by Mollie88
I made the following changes/ got the following critics:* Omit vinegar (was a bit strong, kids didn't like that part)* Didn't use the cream cheese (didn't have any)* Season potatoes, they were bland* Added a can of mushrooms, chopped finely* I didn't put the potato flakes on top, instead I sprinkled cheddar cheese* Bis...cuts were diffecult to work with, I suggest making your own with bisquick (will be using that next time). If you do use the biscuits recommended, I suggest you follow the directions! I tried to flatten them in my hand and it didn't work to well! After I decided to follow recipe they worked fine
I made the following changes/ got the following critics:
* Omit vinegar (was a bit strong, kids didn't like that part)
* Didn't use the cream cheese (didn't have any)
* Season potatoes, they were bland
* Added a can of mushrooms, chopped finely
* I didn't put the potato flakes on top, instead I sprinkled cheddar cheese
* Bis...cuts were diffecult to work with, I suggest making your own with bisquick (will be using that next time). If you do use the biscuits recommended, I suggest you follow the directions! I tried to flatten them in my hand and it didn't work to well! After I decided to follow recipe they worked fine
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