Description
Hearty Pumpkin Shepherd’s Pie brings British comfort food to new seasonal heights with its creamy pumpkin twist. Savory ground meat nestles beneath a silky orange topping, promising warmth and satisfaction for winter dinner tables.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb 99% fat-free ground turkey
- 4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups fresh Brussels sprouts, stems removed and sliced
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
Protein and Dairy:
- 3 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 cup baby Swiss cheese, shredded
- 12 cup milk or cream
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup chicken or turkey broth
- 13 cup jellied cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 12 yellow (or sweet) onion, chopped
- 6 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 14 teaspoon nutmeg
- 12 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Boil potatoes until fork-tender. Mash with pumpkin puree, integrating butter, milk, salt, thyme, and nutmeg into a creamy consistency. Fold in Swiss cheese until smoothly melted.
- Render bacon in a skillet until crisp and golden. Incorporate onions and Brussels sprouts, sautéing until vegetables soften and caramelize.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet, browning thoroughly. Pour in broth, cranberry sauce, and flour, seasoning with salt. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens and coats ingredients.
- Transfer turkey mixture into a baking dish, creating an even base layer. Carefully spread mashed potato mixture across the top, creating decorative peaks and valleys for crispy edges.
- Strategically dot remaining butter over potato surface. Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until top turns golden brown and filling bubbles around edges.
Notes
- Customize the mashed potato topping by swapping pumpkin puree with roasted butternut squash for a different seasonal twist.
- Use ground chicken or plant-based crumbles as a lean protein alternative for those wanting lower-fat options.
- Mix in fresh herbs like rosemary or sage to enhance the autumnal flavor profile of the dish.
- Reduce sodium by choosing low-sodium broth and controlling salt quantities during cooking stages.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 307 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg