Cheesy Beef Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients

• 6 cups prepared instant mashed potatoes
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground sausage
• 1/2 onion (chopped, small to medium)
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 1 beef bouillon cube
• 3 cups corn (frozen)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup mild cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. 1

   In a skillet, add extra virgin olive oil to saute chopped onion until translucent. Add garlic and stir, then add meat to brown and crumble. Drain excess fat.

2. 2

   Dissolve 1 boullion cube in 3/4 water and add to meat mixture and simmer about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Warm frozen corn and butter, just until butter is melted.

4. 4

   Blend mashed potatoes. I use instant, with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   In an 8x11 casserole dish, layer meat mixture, corn and mashed potatoes. Top with blended cheddar cheeses and sprinke with parmesan.

6. 6

   Bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and begins to brown.