Shepherd’s Pie Made Easy: A Comforting Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious twist on a classic comfort food, this Shepherd’s Pie features turkey bacon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Stir in carrots and peas, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mashed potatoes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to substitute with your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Shepherd's Pie, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food