Festive Turkey Stuffing Shepherd's Pie
A hearty and festive dish combining turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 0.4536 lb cooked turkey, shredded or diced
- 1 cup turkey or chicken broth
- 1 cup leftover stuffing
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried sage
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 0.9072 lb potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 0.125 cup milk
- 0.5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add peeled and chopped potatoes and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
- Add the butter, milk, salt, and pepper to the drained potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy. Stir in shredded cheese if using. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the shredded turkey, turkey broth, mixed vegetables, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Stir and let simmer for about 5 minutes to ensure everything is heated through.
- Gently fold in the leftover stuffing into the turkey mixture. Ensure it’s evenly distributed and remove from heat.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, spread the turkey and stuffing mixture evenly. Top with the mashed potatoes, spreading them out carefully to cover the filling completely.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Let the pie cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired for a festive touch.
Notes
Optional to garnish with fresh herbs before serving.