Day After Turkey Day Sheherd's Pie
Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into pure comfort food with this Day After Turkey Day Shepherd's Pie! Bursting with flavor, this recipe combines tender chunks of cooked turkey, a medley of vibrant vegetables, and rich turkey gravy, all blanketed under a golden crust of creamy mashed potatoes. With minimal prep and just 30 minutes of cook time, this dish is the perfect way to reinvent your holiday ingredients into a hearty, family-friendly meal. Seasoned with aromatic onion, garlic, and a hint of paprika, this shepherd’s pie delivers a warm, savory bite in every forkful. Ideal for post-Thanksgiving or any time you’re craving a cozy, oven-baked dinner, this recipe is bound to become your go-to solution for leftover turkey.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked turkey
- 2 cups Vegetables (e.g., peas, carrots, green beans, or corn)
- 2 cups Turkey gravy
- 4 cups Mashed potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 medium, diced Onion
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until it's softened and translucent.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional minute, stirring frequently.
Step 4
Stir in the cooked turkey and vegetables. Pour in the turkey gravy and season with salt and black pepper. Mix everything together until well combined and heated through. Remove from heat.
Step 5
Transfer the turkey and vegetable mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
Step 6
Spoon the mashed potatoes on top of the filling, spreading them evenly to cover the entire surface. Use a fork to create texture or ridges on the top to promote browning.
Step 7
If desired, sprinkle paprika over the top for color and added flavor.
Step 8
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
Step 9
Remove the shepherd's pie from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Step 10
Serve warm as a hearty, satisfying meal perfect for using up Thanksgiving leftovers.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2841.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3164.5 |
| Total Fat 139.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 56.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.9g | |
| Cholesterol 666.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5926.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 280.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 30.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 50.2g | |
| Protein 186.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 4.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 588.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 21.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 6367.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories