M.'S GARDEN PATCH PIE 
1 lb. ground beef
1/3 c. dry bread or cracker crumbs
1/4 c. catsup
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 c. frozen mixed vegetables

TOPPING:

1 c. water
3 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. Hungry Jack mashed potato flakes
1/2 c. milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese
Paprika

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, catsup, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and egg; mix well. Add vegetables; mix lightly. Pat mixture into 9 or 10 inch pie pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until center is thoroughly cooked; drain.

In medium saucepan, heat water and butter to a rolling boil; remove from heat. Stir in potato flakes, milk and egg; mix well. Add cheese; blend well. Add cheese; blend well. Spoon or pipe hot potato mixture on top of cooked meat mixture, covering entire top surface. Sprinkle lightly with paprika. Return to oven and continue baking at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut into wedges. Serves 6.

 

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