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Turkey Shepherd's Pie with Broccoli and Cheddar
Recipes
Turkey Shepherd's Pie with Broccoli and Cheddar
4 servings
35 minutes total
  • Prepare shepherd’s pie and begin to broil (25 minutes)
  • Prepare broccoli and complete shepherd's pie; serve (10 minutes)

Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon garlic-herb butter
  • 8 oz frozen trinity mix (fresh diced onions, bell peppers, celery)
  • 1 (16-oz) package ground turkey
  • 1 (8-oz) can mushroom pieces (undrained)
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 (0.75-oz) packet mushroom gravy mix
  • 1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (24-oz) package refrigerated mashed potatoes
  • Cooking spray

Steps

    1. Place oven rack 6 inches from broiler, then preheat oven on broil. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Add butter and trinity mix to pan; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until vegetables begin to brown.
    2. Stir in turkey; cook 5–7 minutes, stirring to crumble meat, until meat is brown and 165°F. Stir in mushrooms, pepper, flour, gravy mix, and tomato sauce. Cook 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until gravy thickens.
    3. Microwave potatoes following package instructions. Spoon turkey mixture into 2-quart baking dish. Spread potatoes evenly over turkey mixture. Coat potatoes with spray; broil 5–6 minutes or until golden. Serve. (Makes 6 servings.)

Broccoli and Cheddar

Ingredients

  • 1 (12-oz) package fresh broccoli florets
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 (8-oz) package processed bar cheese

Steps

    1. Place broccoli and water in microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes. Cut cheese into 1-inch pieces.
    2. Drain broccoli. Add cheese; cover and microwave 2 more minutes or until broccoli is tender.
    3. Stir until well blended. Let stand 5–6 minutes (uncovered) or until cheese thickens. Serve.

Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with fresh salad blend, dinner rolls, and fruit parfaits for dessert.
  • This is a perfect weeknight meal that will easily feed a family of four, with leftovers.

Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 290, Total Fat 14g, Sat Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 65mg, Sodium 990mg, Total Carb 23g, Fiber 1g, Sugars 5g, Protein 19g, Calc 8%, Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin C 20%, Iron 10%

Broccoli and Cheddar

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 200, Total Fat 13g, Sat Fat 8g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 45mg, Sodium 870mg, Total Carb 10g, Fiber 3g, Sugars 5g, Protein 12g, Calc 30%, Vitamin A 60%, Vitamin C 130%, Iron 4%