Liturgical Year : Recipes : Tuna Shepherd's Pie

Catholic Recipe: Tuna Shepherd's Pie

INGREDIENTS

1 Tablespoon instant minced onion
3 Tablespoons cold water
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
2 cups soft bread crumbs
2 Tablespoons minced parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (6-1/2 or 7 ounces each) tuna
1 envelope instant mashed potatoes (or equivalent of real mashed potatoes)
3 slices American cheese (or sliced cheddar cheese)

Details

Serves: 6

Prep Time: 1 1/2 hours

Difficulty: ★★☆☆

Cost: ★★★☆

For Ages: 15+

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Here is meatless variation of the traditional shepherd's pie, made with tuna instead of beef.

DIRECTIONS

Combine onion and cold water; let stand until water is absorbed. Combine with eggs, milk, bread crumbs, parsley, and seasonings in large mixing bowl. Beat until blended. Mix in tuna. Turn into 9-inch pie plate. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Remove. Increase oven heat to 550°. Prepare mashed potatoes according to package directions; season to taste. Cut cheese slices into 2 triangles each. Pile potatoes on top of tuna mixture; arrange cheese triangles over potatoes. Place under broiler to melt cheese. Makes 6 servings.