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Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook the onions for 4 minutes or until translucent.
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Add the celery, carrots and thyme and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
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Sprinkle 4 tablespoons of flour over the vegetable mixture. Stir to make a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring to coat the vegetables.
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Add the milk, broth, chopped turkey and peas and simmer over low to medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until thick and creamy. Add salt to taste.
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Add the mixture to an 8 x 8 inch baking dish.
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Top the turkey mixture with mashed potatoes and sprinkle shredded cheese on top to cover.
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Bake for 25 minutes, until warmed through and cheese has melted.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Brown Your Aromatics First 🧅Deeply caramelize the diced onions, carrots, and celery in butter before adding flour to build a rich, complex flavor foundation for your filling that elevates the entire dish.
- Make a Proper Roux 🧈Cook your flour and butter together for 2-3 minutes before adding broth to eliminate raw flour taste and create a silky, lump-free sauce that coats the turkey perfectly.
- Keep Mashed Potatoes Room Temperature ♨️Warm your leftover mashed potatoes before topping the pie so they spread smoothly without breaking apart and ensure even cooking throughout the assembled dish.
- Don't Overmix the Topping 🥔Gently fold in cheddar cheese and fresh thyme into the mashed potato layer just before topping to maintain a light, fluffy texture rather than creating a dense, gluey crust.
- Bake Until Golden Brown on Top ✨Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until the potato topping is visibly golden and crispy at the edges—this creates textural contrast and indicates the filling below is bubbling hot.
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