Turkey Shepherd's Pie with Leftover Mashed Potatoes

Name: Turkey Shepherd's Pie with Leftover Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 2 cups leftover turkey meat; 1 cup chopped carrots; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup frozen green peas; 1 1/2 cups leftover mashed potatoes; Salt and pepper

10 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

2 cups leftover turkey meat
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup frozen green peas
1 1/2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
Salt and pepper

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2

In a large saucepan, combine turkey, carrots, celery, onion, bay leaves, and thyme.
3

Pour over chicken broth and set pan over high heat.
4

Bring to a boil.
5

Reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes, until liquid reduces slightly.
6

Remove bay leaves.
7

Remove from heat and stir in peas.
8

Transfer turkey mixture to a deep-dish pie plate or shallow casserole dish placed on a baking sheet.
9

Spoon mashed potatoes over top and, using the back of a spoon, make an even layer.
10

Place pie on a baking sheet and bake 15 minutes, until top is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
11

Serving suggestion: Serve the pie with a bagged green salad.