LOADED BAKED POTATO SHEPHERD’S PIE

LOADED BAKED POTATO SHEPHERD’S PIE

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 package (1 lb 8 oz) refrigerated garlic mashed potatoes (or your own recipe)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup chopped fresh tomato, if desired
2 slices precooked bacon, chopped, if desired
2 medium green onions, chopped (2 tablespoons) 


Preheat oven to 350°F. 

In large bowl, mix beef, onion, bread crumbs, sage, salt and egg until well blended. 

Press in bottom of ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart)
glass baking dish. 

Spread mashed potatoes evenly over top. 

Sprinkle evenly with cheese.

Bake uncovered about 50 minutes. 

Sprinkle with tomato, bacon and green onions. ENJOY