Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
Got Thanksgiving leftovers? This Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie is the perfect way to use them up! A delicious mix of turkey and vegetables in gravy, topped with mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort food.
Holiday leftovers are boring right? Not anymore! This Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie is going to be your new favorite way to use them up. In fact, you just might plan to have leftovers so you can make this easy dinner recipe after the holidays.
It has a creamy bottom layer that’s a mixture of vegetables, turkey and gravy. Then top it with a layer of mashed potatoes and you have dinner!
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Why this recipe works:
- The perfect way to use up leftovers at the holidays like turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy and vegetables.
- So easy to make, simply mix and bake.
- Filling meal in one casserole dish.
Ingredients Needed
- Olive Oil
- Onion
- Garlic
- Leftover Turkey – Could also substitute shredded or rotisserie chicken
- Leftover Carrots, Green Beans, and Peas – If you don’t have leftover vegetables canned vegetables will work too.
- Leftover Gravy – Can also use store bought gravy if you don’t have leftovers.
- Seasonings – Salt, Peppe and Parsley
- Leftover Mashed Potatoes – Could also use a refrigerated mashed potato like Simply Potatoes® Traditional Mashed Potatoes
- Parmesan Cheese
This is a quick overview of the ingredients. The thing I love about this recipe is that it’s so easy to mix and match with whatever leftovers you have or what you prefer. The vegetables are just a guide. Got corn? Use that! Feel free to alter it to meet your needs.
3 Easy Steps to Prepare
- Saute – In a large skillet, over medium heat, heat the olive oil and saute the onions until transparent. Add garlic and saute for another minute. Add the vegetables and turkey. Saute with onions and garlic for one minute. Add the gravy, parsley, salt and pepper and heat for 2 minutes.
- Assemble – Spread turkey filling on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Layer the mashed potatoes on top. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top of potatoes.
- Bake -Place in preheated oven at 400 degrees F. Baked for 30 minutes or until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
Expert Tips
- Warm your mashed potatoes up to make it easier to spread them over the filling.
- Love cheese? Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of the mashed potatoes along with the Parmesan.
- Leftover ground beef or shredded chicken works great instead of the leftover turkey.
- Add mushrooms, celery etc. to the filling to add more flavor.
Got more leftovers? Try these recipes!
- Turn your leftover turkey into these delicious Cheesy Bacon Turkey Sliders perfect for watching the game, lunch, dinner or holiday appetizers!
- Warm up with a bowl of this delicious Turkey Corn Chowder that’s bursting with flavor.
- No one will know if you use turkey in this Chicken Noodle Soup instead of chicken! One of our favorite tricks!
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Turkey Shepherds Pie
The Perfect Casserole to use up Leftover Turkey and Vegetables from the Holidays! Peas, Carrots and Beans with Gravy then Piled with Mashed Potatoes and Topped with Parmesan Cheese.
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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 c. shredded leftover turkey
- 1 c. leftover diced carrots
- 1 c. leftover diced green beans
- 1 c. leftover peas
- 2 c. leftover gravy
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/3 chopped parsley
- 3 c. leftover mashed potatoes warmed
- 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, heat the olive oil and saute the onions until transparent. Add garlic and saute for another minute.
- Add the vegetables and turkey. Saute with onions and garlic for one minute. Add the gravy, parsley, salt and pepper and heat for 2 minutes.
- Spread turkey filling on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer the mashed potatoes on top. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top of potatoes.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
Tips
- Warm your mashed potatoes up to make it easier to spread them over the filling.
- Love cheese? Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of the mashed potatoes along with the Parmesan.
- Leftover ground beef or shredded chicken works great instead of the leftover turkey.
- Add mushrooms, celery etc. to the filling to add more flavor.
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Nutrition Information
Calories: 407kcal (20%), Carbohydrates: 30g (10%), Protein: 37g (74%), Fat: 16g (25%), Saturated Fat: 5g (31%), Cholesterol: 103mg (34%), Sodium: 950mg (41%), Potassium: 911mg (26%), Fiber: 5g (21%), Sugar: 7g (8%), Vitamin A: 5565IU (111%), Vitamin C: 36mg (44%), Calcium: 221mg (22%), Iron: 3mg (17%)
