Progresso Recipe Starters

So, I recently had the opportunity to try out Progresso Recipe Starters in Creamy Roasted Garlic flavor.  So, one random night when I was in a hurry I pulled out the can and got to work making my version of Shepherd's Pie.  The best thing about this dish is that it feeds at least 4 people and is made almost entirely with leftovers (because we all know they never get eaten).  One thing to note, is when I make this there are no cut and dry directions.  Many things are eyeballed because, well, I don't cook using real directions.  Here's how it's done:

First, I took some leftover meat (beef roast although I have made this with leftover chicken or pork.  Just cut whatever meat you have into bite sized pieces you'll want anywhere from 1-3 cups of meat) added it and the can of Progresso to a pot and cooked it down a bit (this step wasn't really necessary, but I felt the urge to do it anyways.  It gives the meat more opportunity to absorb the flavor from the Progresso).

After that, I took my favorite cake pan and put a layer of leftover mashed potatoes in the bottom (a very thin layer).

Next add whatever veggies you have sitting around (we freeze all leftover veggies for use in this, just throw them all in a jar or baggie and keep adding to it until you're ready to use them).  Or, in a pinch we will throw in a bag or can of mixed veggies.  Seriously, whatever you have on hand will be fine, don't overthink this step.

Then add the meat mixed with Progresso Recipe Starters.

Cover liberally with shredded cheese of your choice (we like a good sharp cheddar, but whatever cheese you either have on hand or love will be wonderful in this).

 Then, take some biscuit mix (the powdered stuff that makes pancakes, shortcake, biscuits, etc) and ignore all directions on it.  Instead, what you'll do is add about 2 cups to a bowl and add enough milk to  make it an easily pour-able consistency (thin but not quite like water).  Pour this on top of everything else.

Throw the whole thing in the oven at 350 (or so) for about 20 minutes.  You're looking for the biscuit layer to be a nice golden color and a bit firm.

Pull it out of the oven and dish it out.  Don't let anyone eat it right away though since it will be very hot.

So, there you have it.  My wonderfully complicated recipe that only requires the purchase of a single ingredient.  The star of the show is the Progresso Recipe Starters.  One can of Progresso makes this recipe so simple it's ridiculous.  Of course, there are many other things you can do with a can of Progresso Recipe Starters.  If you are in need of more inspiration for what to do with any of the five varieties, just take a look here for more than 80 recipies. 

A special thanks to BzzAgent and Progresso for the opportunity to test out a can of the Recipe Starters.