Easy Cottage Pie with Cheesy Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

This simple yet delicious cottage pie features a hearty beef filling topped with creamy cheddar mashed potatoes, baked to golden perfection.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to high and prepare ingredients by washing and drying all produce.

Step 2

Peel and cut potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces. Boil with salt until fork-tender, 10-12 min. Drain and mash with cream cheese, cheddar, parsley, milk, and butter.

Step 3

While potatoes cook, strip thyme leaves, chop parsley, and mince garlic.

Step 4

Heat an oven-proof pan over medium heat and cook beef until no pink remains, 4-5 min. Drain excess fat.

Step 5

Add butter, mirepoix, thyme, and garlic to beef. Cook until veggies soften, 3-4 min. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 6

Add tomato sauce base and flour. Cook for 1-2 min, then add peas, soy sauce, broth concentrate, and water. Cook until sauce thickens, 5-6 min.

Step 7

Transfer beef mixture to baking dish if needed. Top with mashed potatoes and broil until golden, 4-5 min.

Step 8

Let pie stand 5 min before serving. Sprinkle remaining parsley on top.