Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
This leftover turkey shepherd’s pie is the perfect way to use up those Thanksgiving leftovers. Seasoned to perfect and then topped with mashed potatoes, this is a hearty and flavorful dish that makes leftovers special.
Equipment
- Casserole dish
- Large pot, optional
- Potato ricer, optional
- Potato peeler, optional
- Mixing bowl, optional
- Colander, optional
Ingredients
- 6 cups mashed potatoes
- 1½ pounds turkey leftover, diced or shredded
- ¾ cup onion chopped
- ¾ cup celery chopped
- ¾ cup carrot chopped
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Mashed potatoes, if you don’t have enough from leftovers
- 2½ pounds potatoes peeled and large dice
- ½ cup butter softened
- ½ cup half and half
- 1 tablespoon salt
Instructions
Making the mashed potatoes (skip this step if you have enough mashed potatoes on hand)
- In a large pot add the potatoes and cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes or until a fork or knife can pass through easily.2½ pounds potatoes
- Drain using the colander, rice or mash the potatoes in a mixing bowl. Add the salt, butter, and cream and mix until smooth.½ cup half and half, 1 tablespoon salt, ½ cup butter
Making the shepherd’s pie
- Preheat oven to 350°F, 177°C, or gas mark 4.
- In an oven safe skillet or casserole dish over medium-high heat add the butter, onion, celery, salt, pepper, and thyme, and carrots. Cook until soft, about 5-10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.¾ cup onion, ¾ cup celery, ¾ cup carrot, 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 tablespoon thyme, 1 tablespoon butter, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
- Add the turkey, Worcestershire sauce, and chicken broth. Cooked until reduced. Remove from the heat.¾ cup chicken broth, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1½ pounds turkey
- Spread the mashed potatoes evenly across the top of the turkey mixture and bake for 30 minutes or until the potatoes start to brown. Remove from the oven and serve.6 cups mashed potatoes
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 497kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 21gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 741mgPotassium: 1392mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2538IUVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 3mg
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