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Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
2
Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook the onions for 4 minutes or until translucent.
3
Add the celery, carrots and thyme and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
4
Sprinkle 4 tablespoons of flour over the vegetable mixture. Stir to make a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring to coat the vegetables.
5
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.
6
Add the mixture to an 8 x 8 inch baking dish.
7
Top the turkey mixture with mashed potatoes and sprinkle shredded cheese on top to cover.
8
Bake for 25 minutes, until warmed through and cheese has melted.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pre-warm Your Mashed Potatoes 🥔Heat your leftover mashed potatoes gently with a splash of milk before topping the pie to ensure even cooking and creamy texture throughout the final bake.
- Build a Proper Roux Base 🧈Toast your flour in melted butter for 1-2 minutes before adding broth to eliminate the raw flour taste and create a silky, lump-free filling sauce.
- Dice Vegetables Uniformly 🥕Cut carrots, celery, and onions into consistent ¼-inch pieces so they cook evenly and create a pleasant texture throughout the filling layer.
- Don't Skip the Thyme Infusion 🌿Add fresh thyme to the broth while simmering the filling, then remove the stems before assembly for deep herbaceous flavor without woody texture.
- Chill Before Baking for Crispy Tops ❄️Assemble the pie and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before baking so the potato topping sets, creating a golden, crispy crust instead of a soggy layer.
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