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Scooping leftover Thanksgiving turkey shepherd's pie.
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Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Shepherd's Pot Pie

Use up your Thanksgiving leftovers with this easy Turkey Shepherd's Pie! Creamy filling, mashed potato topping, and cozy flavor in every bite.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 470kcal
Author: Catherine McCord

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 stalks of celery, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups or 1-14 oz can low sodium chicken or turkey broth
  • 2 cups leftover turkey meat, chopped into ½ inch pieces
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook the onions for 4 minutes or until translucent.
  • Add the celery, carrots and thyme and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle 4 tablespoons of flour over the vegetable mixture. Stir to make a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring to coat the vegetables.
  • Add the milk, broth, chopped turkey and peas and simmer over low to medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until thick and creamy. Add salt to taste.
  • Add the mixture to an 8 x 8 inch baking dish.
  • Top the turkey mixture with mashed potatoes and sprinkle shredded cheese on top to cover.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, until warmed through and cheese has melted.

Notes

  • To freeze: Cover and freeze after assembling the shepherd's pie. Make sure everything has cooled down before you put in the freezer. When ready to eat, you can defrost then bake as instructed, or bake from frozen and add 10-15 minutes to the cooking time.
  • Warm the Mashed Potatoes First: Cold mashed potatoes are hard to spread. Warm them slightly and loosen with a splash of milk if needed. For an even easier topping, transfer the potatoes to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off and pipe them over the turkey mixture.
  • Thicken or Loosen the Filling: If the filling is too thin, whisk 1 tablespoon flour with a splash of broth and stir it in. If too thick, add a little extra milk or broth.

Nutrition

Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1540mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g