Ghostly Shepherd'S Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. 2
   Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray.
3. 3
   Cook beef and onion in skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
4. 4
   Set 12 peas (from frozen vegetables) aside for garnish.
5. 5
   Add remaining frozen vegetables, tomatoes and gravy to beef mixture.
6. 6
   Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low.
7. 7
   Cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
8. 8
   Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, heat water, butter and garlic powder to boiling.
9. 9
   Remove from heat; add milk. Stir in potato flakes and cheese.
10. 10
    Add egg; blend well.
11. 11
    Spoon beef mixture into ungreased 8-inch square or oval glass baking dish.
12. 12
    With large spoon, make 6 mounds of potato mixture on top of beef mixture to resemble ghosts.
13. 13
    Place 2 reserved peas on each mound to resemble eyes.
14. 14
    Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are set and mixture is thoroughly heated.