You know what I love? Leftovers. Leftover soup, leftover pizza, leftover pasta…I just can’t get enough. But I think we can all agree that the best day for leftovers is the day after Thanksgiving. And one of my favorite past times is dreaming up ways to use them. Obviously this Turkey Shepherd’s Pie was at the top of the list (along with this Turkey Tetrazzini and this Turkey Noodle Soup). I mean, it’s kind of brilliant right? Toss in pretty much everything you’ve got from your holiday dinner (turkey, gravy, veggies, potatoes), then throw it in the oven to warm it up and your delicious dinner is ready to go.
Ingredients Needed:
Oil or Butter: you can use butter or canola oil throughout the recipe depending on what you prefer. Butter is going to be more, well, buttery while oil is going to have more of a neutral flavor. Veggies: we’re using the classic veggies trio made up of onion, carrot, and celery. Garlic: use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor. Flour and Chicken Broth: our makeshift gravy to add moisture and flavor to the pie. Frozen Peas: frozen peas make a great addition to the veggie blend and add some extra texture. Turkey: leftover cooked and chopped turkey is perfect for this recipe. Seasonings: a simple blend of salt, pepper, and dried thyme rounds out the flavors in the Turkey Shepherd’s Pie. Potatoes: use leftover mashed potatoes or whip up a quick batch using your favorite recipe! Try Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes, Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes, you name it.
How to Make Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
Since we’re using our Thanksgiving leftovers, this pie is just about as easy as it gets! Just 10 minutes to prep!
Tips and Notes
Start with an oven-safe skillet. Make the filling in an oven-safe skillet so you can easily layer on the potatoes and bake it. Just one dirty dish! Add other veggies. Feel free to sauté whatever veggies you want with the carrot, onion, and celery. Try mushrooms, bell pepper, green beans, you name it. Use any leftovers you have. You’re totally not limited to mashed potatoes and turkey. Layer in whatever you have in your fridge. Corn? Stuffing? Cranberry sauce? If it sounds good to you, it’s probably good! Make it cheesy. A sprinkle of cheddar cheese on the potatoes would be delicious. Use another meat. This recipe works great with any leftover meat you have on hand. Leftover shredded chicken is a great option. If you don’t have leftover meat, feel free to use ground beef, ground turkey, or ground chicken. Just cook it with the veggies before assembling the pie!
Serving Suggestions
This Turkey Shepherd’s Pie is loaded up with pretty much anything you could want in a meal, so you can totally serve it on its own. While it’s great as-is, it’s also delicious served next to Garlic Herb Dinner Rolls, Roasted Veggies, or Garlic Bread, or Roasted Green Beans.
More Shepherd’s Pie Recipes to Try
BBQ Chili Shepherd’s Pie
Meat Lovers Shepherd’s Pie
Mexican Shepherd’s Pie
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