Shepherd's Pie Cups

MollyLin's Note:

Found this on foodnetwork.com from Aaron McCargo Jr. My three year old saw them and said "I want those this week!" So I am posting here for everyone to enjoy. You could serve one as an appetizer or 2 for a main dish. I am always on the lookout for things I could make, freeze and enjoy later and these are perfect. Just bake, cool, pop in a freezer bag or container. When you are ready to serve again just thaw over night in the freezer and reheat in the oven or microwave.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 12 mini pies

• cooking spray
• 1 (8 ounce) can biscuits (12, recommended ( Grands)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 onion, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup beef stock
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaf
• 1 1/2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
• 1 tablespoon granulated garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons granulated onion powder
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Spray a 12-count muffin pan with cooking spray. Mold biscuits to the shape of each muffin cup. Par-bake biscuits for 6 to 8 minutes until light golden. Remove from oven and set aside.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and brown. Stir in the onions, salt, pepper and garlic and allow to cook together for a couple of minutes.
4. Mix flour into the meat mixture and stir until a paste consistency is reached. Add beef stock to pan and stir in vegetables and herbs, the last few minutes, until combined.
5. Reheat mashed potatoes in a microwave for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in granulated garlic and onion powder.
6. Spoon equal amounts (approximately 2 tablespoons) of warm potatoes on the bottoms of each par-baked biscuit. Then top with equal amounts of beef mixture (approximately 2 tablespoons). Finally top with equal amounts of Cheddar. Return to oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and browned. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before popping individual pies out with a knife.