Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate comfort food that transforms your holiday leftovers into a hearty and satisfying dish. With tender turkey chunks enveloped in a rich gravy and topped with creamy mashed potatoes, this recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners. It’s quick to prepare, easy to customize with your favorite vegetables, and guaranteed to impress everyone at the table. Say goodbye to wasted turkey and hello to deliciousness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or diced
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add frozen mixed vegetables and cooked turkey; stir for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Pour in broth; season with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Transfer the turkey mixture into the baking dish and spread mashed potatoes on top, creating peaks with a fork.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbling around edges and golden brown on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg