Shepherd’s Pie with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Homemade Delight
A delicious and comforting shepherd’s pie made with turkey bacon, perfect for cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 ounces turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced onions
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (peas, corn, carrots)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, cook diced turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and onions, cooking until translucent.
- Add ground turkey, cooking until browned. Stir in mixed vegetables, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and thyme. Mix well.
- In a baking dish, layer the turkey mixture, then top with mashed potatoes and cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground turkey with lentils.
- Feel free to add spices to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Shepherd's Pie, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food