Creamy Turkey Shepherd's Pie with Bacon
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Creamy Turkey Shepherd's Pie with Bacon
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This Creamy Turkey Shepherd’s Pie topped with cheese, bacon and creamy mashed potato is a spectacular thanksgiving leftover makeover dish! Very versatile and easy to assemble.EASY - This is a great way to use up thanksgiving leftovers. Since some of the ingredients are already made, it's easy to assemble. It's also easy to customize. US based cup, teaspoon, tablespoon measurements. Common Measurement Conversions. Weight measurements are recommended for accurate results.
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Ingredients
Turkey Filling
- ½ medium onion finely chopped
- 3 - 4 garlic cloves chopped
- 226 g brown mushrooms 8 oz, chopped
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch also known as cornflour
- 2 cup milk or half and half for a creamier version
- ½ - ¾ cup stock or water or leftover gravy
- 1 lb leftover cooked turkey cut into cubes/chunks
- 2 ½ cups leftover roasted vegetables chopped (I use roasted carrots and frozen peas)
- ½ cup left over ham cubed (optional)
- salt to taste
- More stock/water to thin it out if needed
Mashed Potato Topping
- 2 ½ - 3 cups creamy mashed potatoes
- 1 - 2 serrano/jalapeno peppers chopped (deseeded if you prefer less heat)
- 1½ cups pepper jack cheese shredded
- 4 strips of bacon chopped and cooked
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Turkey Filling
- Place 2 - 3 tbsp of oil or butter in a large pot and heat over medium heat.
- Add the onions and garlic and saute to soften the onions. Add the mushrooms, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper and sugar, and saute the mushrooms until they soften.
- Dissolve the cornstarch in the milk and add it to the mushroom mixture, along with stock and leftover turkey and ham.
- Let the liquid simmer (uncovered), until it thickens. While the turkey filling is being cooked, preheat the oven to 350°F / 180°C.
- When the turkey filling has thickened and is creamy, add the vegetables and simmer until the vegetables are heated through. If the filling is too thick, add more stock/water to thin it out.
- Season to taste.
- Transfer the filling to a buttered, oven-proof dish and get the mashed potato topping ready.
Bacon and Cheese Mashed Potatoes
- Place the leftover mashed potatoes in a bowl. Add half of the shredded cheese, chopped jalapeno, chopped bacon, and mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Set aside until the filling is ready.
Assembly
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the turkey filling.
- Dollop the prepared mashed potato mix over the turkey filling and carefully spread it evenly.
- Use a fork to create a grooved pattern on the surface (as seen in the pictures in the post).
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until the mashed potatoes start to caramelize and turn golden brown and the filling is bubbling along the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- This recipe can be easily halved and adapted to the amount of leftover you have. If you love stuffing/dressing, add that to the top of the turkey filling instead of mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1servings
Calories
430kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
1406mg
(59%)
Potassium
877mg
(25%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
471IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
348mg
(35%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1servings | |
| Calories | 430kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1406mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 877mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 471IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 348mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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