Shepherd’s Pies

Name: Shepherd's Pies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 casseroles (8 servings each).
Ingredients: 5 pounds potatoes (about 10 medium), peeled and cubed; 2 pounds ground beef; 2 large onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained; 1-1/2 cups barbecue sauce; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

When you need a real meat-and-potatoes fix, try this hearty layered casserole that blends from-scratch mashed potatoes with cream cheese and a meat filling. Your favorite barbecue sauce gives the dish an extra tang. —Cindy Kliskey, Pepperell, Massachusetts

Ingredients

5 pounds potatoes (about 10 medium), peeled and cubed
2 pounds ground beef
2 large onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained
1-1/2 cups barbecue sauce
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Place potatoes in a stockpot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook beef, onions and garlic in a Dutch oven until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in corn and barbecue sauce.
Drain potatoes; mash with cream cheese, butter, salt and pepper. Spoon meat mixture into two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Spread mashed potatoes over tops; sprinkle with cheese.
Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 25-30 minutes.
Freeze option: Cool unbaked casseroles; cover and freeze up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover and bake until bubbly, 1-1/4 hours. Uncover; bake until cheese is melted and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, 5-10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 443 calories, 25g fat (13g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 820mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein.

Originally published as Shepherd's Pie in Simple & Delicious December/January 2013

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Ian

Mar 13, 2018

""This should not be called a Shepherds Pie ... a Shepherds Pie is made with Lamb ... hence the name SHEPHERD This is sacrilege & an insult to the Irish""
schapdel

Aug 24, 2013

My husband and I tried this recipe last night and loved it. The barbeque sauce gives it a southern flavor that we both enjoyed and he rated it as a new favorite!
HoneyBe3

May 14, 2013

Hit a home-run with this one! Just like the title of the magazine- simple and delicious! However, I didn't make the second one to freeze so I can't speak for the frozen/reheat quality. But fresh was amazing!
sarahjo83

Dec 11, 2012

This was a slam dunk with the kids!
TeresaWitt

Nov 24, 2012

The barbecue sauce in this gave it a very strange taste.