Name: Ghostly Mashed Potato Shepherd’s Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: British / Halloween
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or lamb; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 carrots, diced; 1 cup peas; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup beef or vegetable broth; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; Salt, pepper, thyme to taste; 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and boiled; 4 tbsp butter; ½ cup milk or cream; Salt and pepper to taste; Black olive slices (eyes)

Description

A spooky Halloween twist on the classic shepherd’s pie, topped with fluffy mashed potato “ghosts” that make dinner both fun and delicious.

Ingredients

For the Filling:

1 lb ground beef or lamb
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
1 cup peas
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup beef or vegetable broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt, pepper, thyme to taste

For the Mashed Potato Ghosts:

4 large russet potatoes, peeled and boiled
4 tbsp butter
½ cup milk or cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Black olive slices (eyes)

Ketchup or hot sauce (optional, for spooky “blood”)

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Instructions

Cook filling: Brown meat, add vegetables, stir in tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire, and seasonings. Simmer until thickened.
Make potatoes: Mash boiled potatoes with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and pipe-able.
Assemble: Spread filling in a baking dish. Pipe mashed potatoes into ghost shapes on top. Add olive eyes.
Bake: At 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden.

Decorate & Serve: Add ketchup “blood” and garnish with herbs.

Notes

Make ahead by assembling up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerating.
For vegetarian: swap meat with lentils or mushrooms.
Pipe potatoes with a large round or star tip for best ghost shapes.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: British / Halloween

Nutrition

Calories: 380
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 640mg
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 20g