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Lifting a serving spoon of leftover turkey shepherd's pie out of a cast iron skillet.

Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie

Got leftover turkey? Turn it into a cozy turkey shepherd's pie! Loaded with vegetables and turkey in a creamy gravy sauce and topped with mashed potatoes and cheese. This quick and easy recipe will have everyone asking for seconds. Perfect for chilly nights!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 43 minutes
Serving Size 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables corn, carrots, peas
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups turkey broth or chicken
  • 3 cups cooked turkey meat chopped
  • 6 cups mashed potatoes
  • 2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • In a large oven-safe skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Then, add the onion, bell pepper, and frozen vegetables. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent and the vegetables soften about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the veggies and mix well. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then add in the turkey broth. Continue cooking for 5 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.
  • Add the turkey and stir until everything is well combined and the mixture returns to a boil.
  • Spread the mashed potatoes over top of the meat mixture and spread it out smooth.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and place the skillet into the oven. Bake for 30 minutes until the cheese has melted and it's bubbly and golden on top.

Notes

  • Use a 12-inch skillet or a 9x13 baking dish.
  • If you have leftovers, either wrap the baking dish well with plastic wrap or aluminum foil or transfer them to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • For longer storage, transfer the leftovers into an airtight container and freeze them for up to 2 months. To reheat, thaw them overnight in your fridge and then place them in the oven until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 606mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2138IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 2mg

These values are from a nutritional database and automatically calculated, and should only be used as an approximation.