Recipes Main Dishes Savory Pie Recipes Shepherd's Pie Recipes Easy Shepherd's Pie 4.7 (180) 143 Reviews 95 Photos Easy shepherd's pie — the name says it all with this recipe. This meaty dish is comforting and hearty with cream cheese added to the mashed potato topping for irresistible flavor, all in just a few simple steps. Submitted by Philadelphia Updated on February 24, 2025 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 95 95 95 95 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 1 (9-inch square) casserole Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 1 pound ground beef 2 cups hot mashed potatoes 4 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese, cubed 1 cup Kraft Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed 1 cup beef gravy Directions Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Brie Goldman / Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans / Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Brown meat in a large skillet. Brie Goldman / Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans / Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco While the meat is browning, mix potatoes, cream cheese, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, and garlic until well blended. Brie Goldman / Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans / Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Drain meat. Return to skillet; stir in vegetables and gravy. Brie Goldman / Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans / Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Spoon into a 9-inch square baking dish. Brie Goldman / Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans / Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Cover with potato mixture and remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Brie Goldman / Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans / Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes. Brie Goldman / Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans / Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Variations For BBQ shepherd's pie: Prepare as directed, omitting the garlic and substituting 3/4 cup Kraft Original Barbecue Sauce mixed with 1/2 teaspoon onion powder for the gravy.For a healthier version: Prepare with extra lean ground beef, Philadelphia Neufchatel Cream Cheese, 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese, and Kraft 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese.For a quicker version: Use instant mashed potatoes. Prepare potatoes as directed on the package, omitting the milk. This way when you add the cream cheese the potatoes stay fluffy. I Made It Print 556 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 435 Calories 25g Fat 32g Carbs 24g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 435 % Daily Value * Total Fat 25g 32% Saturated Fat 12g 60% Cholesterol 89mg 30% Sodium 772mg 34% Total Carbohydrate 32g 11% Dietary Fiber 6g 20% Total Sugars 1g Protein 24g 48% Vitamin C 16mg 18% Calcium 60mg 5% Iron 3mg 15% Potassium 645mg 14% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.