Turkey Shepherd's Pie with Stuffing Crust

Name: Turkey Shepherd's Pie with Stuffing Crust
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: About 2 1/2-3 cups of stuffing/dressing made from the recipe of your choice ((leftover is just fine)); About 1/2 cup turkey or chicken broth/stock; 2 each medium Yukon Gold and Russet potatoes ((you can use all of one or the other, I'm just letting you know what I did).); salt and pepper (to taste); about 2 ounces butter; about 1 cup warmed milk ((maybe a bit more. I just put it in a pan over medium heat until it was hot but not scalding)); 3 Tablespoons fat ((you can use oil, butter, coconut oil, chicken fat--whatever you like here)); 1 medium onion (finely diced); 1 large rib celery (finely diced); 1 large carrot (finely diced); 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 2 Tablespoons flour; 1-1 1/2 cups chicken or turkey stock; sweet potatoes in 1/2" dice ((I used about 1/2 cup or so, I guess)); 2-3 cups diced chicken or turkey; 1 cup frozen peas; 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:1h

Warm and filling, this "Thanksgiving shepherd's" pie is brimming with Thanksgiving flavors. I realize that most turkeys and chickens do not require Shepherds, but please just go with it for the sake of the season and the mashed potatoes.

Updated at: Thu, 23 Oct 2025 03:31:38 GMT