Description
Give your family dinner a Halloween twist with this *Spooky Ghost Shepherd’s Pie*! A fun and festive spin on the classic comfort dish, this hearty bake features a savory ground beef and veggie filling topped with ghost-shaped mashed potatoes. It’s easy to make, incredibly satisfying, and perfect for spooky season meals. Whether you’re planning Halloween party food, searching for easy dinner ideas, or need something festive for the kids, this is a quick dinner that delivers both flavor and fun. Ideal for those looking for food ideas that are family-friendly and creative, it also reheats beautifully—great for leftovers!
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
3 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup green peas
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 black olives or small nori squares (for ghost faces)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
3. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until translucent.
4. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, carrots, peas, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–8 minutes.
5. In a separate pot, boil peeled potatoes until fork-tender. Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
6. Spread the meat mixture evenly in a baking dish.
7. Load the mashed potatoes into a piping bag and pipe ghost shapes on top of the meat.
8. Use sliced olives or nori to make ghost eyes and mouths.
9. Bake for 20 minutes, or until edges of the potatoes start to brown.
10. Serve warm and enjoy the spooky fun!
Notes
Make sure mashed potatoes are stiff enough to hold their shape when piped.
You can prep the ghosts ahead and freeze them for an easy bake-and-serve dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Halloween dinner, spooky recipes, fun dinner idea, shepherd’s pie, mashed potato ghosts