Pumpkin Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
This Pumpkin Shepherd’s Pie is a delicious twist on the classic comfort food. Creamy pumpkin mashed potatoes top a savory turkey and vegetable filling, creating a hearty and satisfying meal perfect for autumn.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes:
- 4 cups russet potatoes (peeled and chopped)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup baby Swiss cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 6 tbsp butter (divided)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Filling:
- 3 slices bacon (chopped)
- 1/2 yellow (or sweet) onion (chopped)
- 2 cups fresh Brussels sprouts (stems removed and sliced)
- 1 lb 99% fat-free ground turkey
- 1 cup chicken or turkey broth
- 1/3 cup jellied cranberry sauce
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cook Potatoes: Boil potatoes until fork-tender. Mash with pumpkin, milk/cream, butter, salt, cheese, thyme, and nutmeg.
- Prepare Filling: Cook bacon, onion, Brussels sprouts, and turkey in a skillet. Add broth, cranberry sauce, flour, and salt.
- Assemble: Spread pumpkin mashed potatoes over the turkey mixture in the skillet or transfer to a baking dish.
- Bake: Bake at 400 degrees F for 35-40 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Shepherd's Pie, Thanksgiving recipe, Fall comfort food
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