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Leftover Turkey Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 6
Calories 344

Ingredients 

  • 4 Sweet Potatoes Medium, peeled
  • ¼ cup Milk Nonfat
  • 1½ teaspoons Butter
  • ¾ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms Fresh or canned
  • 1 Onion Small
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • 1½ pounds Turkey Cooked (leftovers)
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme
  • ¼ cup Flour
  • 1 can Chicken Broth 15 ounces
  • 3 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 cup Green Peas Fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil Or canola oil
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Large Skillet
  • Oven
  • 9-inch Baking Dish
  • Colander
  • Large Bowl

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray a 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Peel and dice the onion and garlic.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat add the oil, sauté the onions and mushrooms until tender. Add the cooked/leftover turkey and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Use a colander to drain any liquid, return the drained mixture to the skillet still on medium-high heat.
  • Add the thyme, garlic, and flour, stirring to coat the mixture.
  • Add the broth and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer until the mixture thickens- about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the peas, salt, and ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Transfer the mixture to the sprayed baking dish.
  • Place the peeled sweet potatoes in a large bowl, add the milk, butter, cinnamon, salt, and ½ teaspoon of pepper. Mash with a fork. Spread on top of the mixture in the baking dish.
  • Bake until hot and bubbling at the edges- about 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Leftover Turkey Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
344
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
62
mg
21
%
Sodium
 
630
mg
27
%
Potassium
 
1040
mg
30
%
Carbohydrates
 
43
g
14
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
10
g
11
%
Protein
 
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
 
21679
IU
434
%
Vitamin C
 
22
mg
27
%
Calcium
 
96
mg
10
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Butter, Chicken Broth, Cinnamon, Flour, Garlic, Garlic Cloves, Green Peas, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Turkey, Leftover Turkey, Milk, Mushrooms, Olive Oil, Onion, Shepherd’s Pie, Sweet Potato, Thyme, Worcestershire Sauce