As Halloween approaches, I thought it fitting to add in some recipes that I've used in the past that are Fall/Halloween-themed. I found this recipe last year on the Kraft Foods website (see link below). Lily loves the eyes on these "ghosts", although she won't eat them (she HATES peas). It's an easy way to make dinner fun for the little ones. I serve this with applesauce and a green salad. Makes 6 servings.
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| Photo from kraftrecipes.com |
You'll Need:
- 1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 c. beef gravy
- 4 oz. (1/2 of 8 oz. pkg.) cream cheese, cubed
- 1 c. milk, divided
- 1 c. water
- 2 c. instant potato flakes (I must admit, I can't do the potato flakes. It does take a bit longer, but I like to have real mashed potatoes.)
- 1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese
Preparation:
- Cook vegetables as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in gravy; simmer until heated through, stirring occasionally.
- Microwave cream cheese and 1/4 cup milk in medium microwaveable bowl on high for 30 seconds; beat with whisk until smooth. Gradually whisk in remaining milk and water. Microwave 2 1/2 minutes or until hot, stirring after each minute. Stir in potato flakes and parmesan until well blended. Spoon into resealable plastic bag; cut 1 corner from bottom of the bag.
- Remove 12 peas from mixed vegetables; stir remaining vegetables into meat mixture. Squeeze potato mixture into 6 mounds on meat mixture to resemble ghosts. Add 2 of the reserved peas to each for the eyes.
Here's a picture of how mine turned out. This is Lily's plate:
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