Turkey Shepherd's Pie Recipe

I prepared this dish tonight with a slight modification - I opted for cauliflower instead of potatoes to give it a healthier twist. After boiling cauliflower and garlic, I mixed in horseradish and cheese while mashing, and it turned out delicious with this recipe. My husband adores shepherd's pie, but we've been aiming to make healthier food choices. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

Review Rewritten: I was thrilled with the outcome of this dish! I was looking for a way to repurpose leftover turkey and mashed potatoes from Thanksgiving and stumbled upon this recipe. Instead of using ground turkey, I diced up my pre-cooked turkey (approximately 13oz cooked weight) in a food processor along with an extra can of mushrooms to help it stay together better. To compensate for the lack of juices, I added a bit more olive oil when combining the meat mixture with the onion and carrot. The seasoning was spot on! Everyone in my family absolutely adored it! Thank you for sharing such a fantastic recipe! :-)

I enjoyed it, my husband really enjoyed it, but our son did not care for it. I used a mini food processor to chop the onion, carrot, and garlic, then sautéed them together. I personally prefer fresh mushrooms, so I cooked them in a separate pan with a bit of butter. After draining and stirring in the chicken bouillon, I noticed it was a bit dry, so I poured in about half a cup of chicken broth. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

I would like to express my appreciation for providing this recipe. I primarily referred to it to determine the baking time. Although I made some adjustments to the ingredients by using Thanksgiving dinner leftovers to make a shepherds pie, I believed that the cooking times would remain similar. For those looking for inspiration, here is a list of the ingredients I used. I utilized homemade whole wheat stuffing as a base crust, pressing it down into the bottom of the dish. I then added a layer of shredded cheddar cheese. Following that, I placed shredded white turkey meat, topped with our homemade turkey gravy. The next layer consisted of most of the leftover broccoli casserole, topped with more shredded cheddar cheese. The final layer was homemade mashed potatoes, with an additional sprinkle of cheese on top. I assembled everything in a Pampered Chef deep dish stone pie plate. The result was absolutely delicious!

I made this dish for Easter and it was a hit! After reading several reviews, I decided to make a few adjustments. Instead of using canned mushrooms, I opted for 8oz of fresh sliced mushrooms. I also used 24oz of turkey, as that was the package size available. However, my family still prefers my beef and lamb pie. I believe the key to a creamier and more flavorful filling is adding cream of mushroom soup. Mix equal parts of soup and milk in a separate bowl and add it to the cooked turkey mixture until you reach the desired consistency. You can also try using cream of celery soup. I enhanced the dish with fresh thyme and served it with garlic mashed potatoes mixed with chives. This recipe is definitely a keeper. I will be making it again for sure.

This dish was absolutely delicious with a few enhancements: I included 1/2 cup of chicken broth in the carrot/turkey/onion mixture and allowed it to simmer slightly before baking to enhance the moisture, while still including bouillon; I diced the carrots and sautéed them with the onions initially to ensure they became tender; I substituted canned peas for fresh mushrooms; I roasted 4 cloves of garlic by drizzling them with olive oil, wrapping them in foil, and baking them until tender, then mixed the mashed cloves into the mashed potatoes; I incorporated about 1/3 cup of sour cream into the mashed potatoes; and I sprinkled a bit of garlic powder into the mixture for extra flavor.

I prepared a delicious Shepherd's Pie by browning ground turkey breast meat in olive oil with salt, dried parsley, and ground thyme. I added water and Chicken Better than Bouillon for flavor. I diced carrots, celery, and fresh corn and boiled them until tender, then mixed them with the meat. Blanched pearl onions were diced and added to the mixture, while the rest were caramelized and added to mashed potatoes. I sautéed sliced mushrooms, green pepper, and minced garlic separately before adding them to the meat mixture. I made a roux with butter, flour, water, Chicken Better than Bouillon, and sour cream, then combined it with the meat and vegetables. The mixture was placed in a pan, topped with the potato-onion mix and cheddar cheese, and baked. My daughter-in-law loved it and asked for the recipe. I recommend serving it with petite green beans. These preparation techniques really enhance the flavors of the dish.

Review rewritten: I made some modifications to this recipe by adding extra vegetables like green pepper, frozen peas, yellow squash, and carrots that I needed to use up. I also used 2 tablespoons of water with the bouillon cube instead of a teaspoon of powdered bouillon. It took around 35-40 minutes to bake until the potatoes on top were nicely browned. The dish turned out to be absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making it again!

I modified the recipe by incorporating Worcestershire sauce, fresh mushrooms instead of canned ones, dried parsley in place of fresh parsley, Greek yogurt in the mashed potatoes, and some water in the meat. I finely chopped the mushrooms and grated the carrot to sneak in the veggies for my kids to enjoy. I am rating this recipe 5 stars as my usually picky eaters devoured it. Finally, a healthy dish that my children love! Plus, it fit perfectly in an 8x8 baking dish.

This dish was excellent! I made a few small modifications as I didn't have any thyme, so I replaced it with poultry seasoning and a dash of rubbed sage. I opted for fresh mushrooms instead of bouillon cubes or powder, and sautéed them with the onion. I prepared and assembled the dish in the morning, refrigerating it until an hour before dinner. Since I doubled the recipe, it took an hour to reheat, but it was worth the wait!

This dish was fantastic! We made a few adjustments to cater to our preferences. We used approximately 6 medium Idaho potatoes and added milk and salted butter to achieve a thick and creamy consistency. For the meat mixture, we included 2 carrots, 2 celery ribs, skipped the mushrooms (my husband doesn't like them), added 1 teaspoon of dried parsley, and about 3 cloves of garlic. We followed the rest of the ingredients as stated. While cooking, we decided not to drain the turkey meat after cooking to prevent it from drying out. We topped the mashed potatoes with a shredded blend of 4 Italian cheeses and baked it for just 20 minutes. It turned out absolutely delicious! We will definitely make it again.

Review: We absolutely adore it.

Tried this recipe tonight and it was amazing! I didn't make any substitutions, just followed the instructions, and I will definitely be making it again. Thank you! 😊

Made it exactly as the recipe instructed. Turned out really nice.

This recipe is fantastic! I've prepared it multiple times for church potlucks and have never altered a single thing. It's always a hit with everyone. Not only is it affordable, but it's also simple to make and absolutely delicious.

I enhanced my potato topping by adding chives and opted for beef bouillon instead of chicken bouillon.

I absolutely loved it! I added a little over half a cup of peas and some Worcestershire sauce. I enjoy eating it with ranch dressing, which might seem a little unusual. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

Excellent

Added green beans, corn, and peas to the dish, along with fresh rosemary and a hint of thyme. Swapped Bob's mashed potatoes for a convenient meal option. Finished off with a dash of Worcestershire sauce. Simply delicious!

I made a few adjustments based on what ingredients I had available. I substituted chicken stock for the bouillon cube and added extra spices to the turkey while cooking. After taking the dish out of the oven, I topped the potatoes with cheese. My boyfriend and I both loved it, and I definitely plan to make it again. I forgot to include Worcestershire sauce as suggested by others, so I'll be sure to try that next time.