Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

If you’re like me, you go a little overboard with your Thanksgiving meal and end up with tons of leftovers… This Turkey Shepherd’s Pie is the perfect way to turn your Thanksgiving leftovers into something new and delicious! This Turkey Shepherd’s Pie comes together quickly and reheats beautifully, making it a lifesaver for busy post-holiday nights. Give your Thanksgiving leftovers a new life with this Turkey Shepherd’s Pie! It’s easy to make, comforting and oh so delicious.

Author: Weelicious

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 346 kcal per serving

Ingredients

4 tablespoons - unsalted butter
1 - onion
2 stalks - celery
2 - carrots
1 tsp - fresh thyme
4 tablespoons - all purpose flour
1 cup - milk
1 ½ cups - low sodium chicken or turkey broth
2 cups - leftover turkey meat
1 cup - frozen peas
kosher salt
2 cups - leftover mashed potatoes
½ cup - cheddar cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook the onions for 4 minutes or until translucent.
Add the celery, carrots and thyme and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
Sprinkle 4 tablespoons of flour over the vegetable mixture. Stir to make a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring to coat the vegetables.
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.
Add the mixture to an 8 x 8 inch baking dish.
Top the turkey mixture with mashed potatoes and sprinkle shredded cheese on top to cover.
Bake for 25 minutes, until warmed through and cheese has melted.

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