Easy Shepherd’s Pie: A Comforting Twist with Turkey Bacon
Experience a delicious twist on the classic shepherd’s pie with the addition of turkey bacon.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, cook the ground turkey until browned.
- Add the onions and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in peas, carrots, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 5 minutes then transfer to a baking dish.
- Spread mashed potatoes over the filling, topping with chopped turkey bacon.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier topping, mix in a bit of sour cream into the mashed potatoes.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or green beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Easy Shepherd's Pie, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food