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chili cheese shepherds pie

(7 ratings)
cindyLs avatar
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
cindy sandberg
@cindyLs
carlisle, IN

This is the recipe that I created for the Hungry Jack Use Up the Box recipe contest. It became one of three finalists in the "comfort food" category. Unfortunately, it didn't win the contest. It's a delicious dish, though, and I thought I'd share it with my Just A Pinch friends. This is the 4-serving size amount of potatoes, which is how I wrote the recipe for the contest. I prefer it with more potatoes (the 6-serving amount). Just adjust the other potato ingredients according to the instructions on the box of potato flakes. Also, instant potatoes can be swapped with homemade mashed potatoes.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This chili cheese shepherd's pie is easy to prepare, yet fancy enough to serve company. It's a tasty twist on the classic dish. The filling is a hearty chili and has the flavors you'd expect with pops of sweetness from corn. Cheesy mashed potatoes on top make this an easy weeknight meal your whole family will love.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(7 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chili cheese shepherds pie

  • 1 lb
    ground beef or turkey
  • 1/2 c
    chopped onion
  • 1 pkg
    chili seasoning, divided
  • 1 can
    diced or crushed tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 can
    chili beans, hot or mild (15 oz)
  • 1 c
    frozen corn
  • 1 3/4 - 2 c
    water
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1 1/3 c
    mashed potato flakes
  • 1 c
    shredded cheddar or colby cheese, divided

How To Make chili cheese shepherds pie

Test Kitchen Tips
We added an extra 1 tsp of chili seasoning to the chili mixture. If you like a punch of flavor, we suggest adding the extra seasoning.
  • Brown ground beef or turkey with onion.
    1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brown ground beef or turkey with the onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink.
  • Reserve 1 Tbsp of chili seasoning and add the rest to the ground meat.
    2
    Reserve 1 Tbsp of seasoning and sprinkle the rest over the meat.
  • Add tomatoes, beans, and corn.
    3
    Stir in the tomatoes, beans, and corn.
  • Heat through.
    4
    Cook and stir for 2 minutes, until heated through. Reduce heat to low and simmer while making potatoes.
  • Bring water, salt, and butter to a boil.
    5
    Bring water, salt, and butter to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  • Whisk in milk.
    6
    Remove from heat and whisk in milk and potato flakes.
  • Stir in shredded cheese.
    7
    Stir in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese.
  • Pour into a greased baking dish.
    8
    Place chili mixture into a greased 2-quart casserole.
  • Spread mashed potatoes on top.
    9
    Carefully spread mashed potatoes on top of chili.
  • Top with remaining cheese and chili seasoning.
    10
    Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and reserved chili seasoning.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
    11
    Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes.
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