Best 7 Shepherds Cheesy Pie Recipes

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Shepherd's cheesy pie, also known as cottage pie, is a classic dish that combines minced lamb or beef, vegetables, and a creamy cheese sauce, all topped with a layer of mashed potatoes. With its comforting and hearty flavors, this dish is perfect for a cozy family meal or a casual dinner party. Let's explore some of the best recipes for shepherd's cheesy pie, taking into account different dietary preferences and cooking styles, to find the perfect one for your culinary adventure.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BIRD'S EASY CHEESY SHEPHERD'S PIE



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This is a very flavorful Shepherd's Pie. It puts a new twist on an old favorite by the addition of cream cheese and a dash of ground mace, and it's super easy to make. You can use any leftover veggies such as corn, carrots, string beans, etc. My photo was made using a shallow pan, because my deep dish pan was busy at the time. :)

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups mashed potatoes
6 ounces neufchatel cheese or 6 ounces cream cheese
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground beef
1/2 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
2 cups mixed vegetables, cooked (leftovers work great)
8 ounces light sour cream
1 teaspoon paprika
1 (9 inch) deep dish pie shells

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F Mix potatoes, cream cheese, half of the cheddar cheese, and garlic until well blended (use microwave if necessary). Set aside.
  • Brown meat, onion, Italian seasoning, and ground mace in large skillet and drain. Return meat back to pan and stir in vegetables and sour cream. Heat to warm.
  • Pour meat mixture into a deep 9" pie crust. Cover with potato mixture.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese and paprika. Bake for 25 minutes or till heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.3, Fat 42.3, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 126.8, Sodium 820, Carbohydrate 37.7, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 5.1, Protein 32.1

30 MINUTE SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Try Rachael Ray's 30-Minute Shepherd's Pie recipe, a layered casserole of mashed potatoes, veggies and beef, from 30 Minute Meals on Food Network.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds potatoes, such as russet, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons sour cream or softened cream cheese
1 large egg yolk
1/2 cup cream, for a lighter version substitute vegetable or chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
1 3/4 pounds ground beef or ground lamb
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup beef stock or broth
2 teaspoons Worcestershire, eyeball it
1/2 cup frozen peas, a couple of handfuls
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain potatoes and pour them into a bowl. Combine sour cream, egg yolk and cream. Add the cream mixture into potatoes and mash until potatoes are almost smooth.
  • While potatoes boil, preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add oil to hot pan with beef or lamb. Season meat with salt and pepper. Brown and crumble meat for 3 or 4 minutes. If you are using lamb and the pan is fatty, spoon away some of the drippings. Add chopped carrot and onion to the meat. Cook veggies with meat 5 minutes, stirring frequently. In a second small skillet over medium heat cook butter and flour together 2 minutes. Whisk in broth and Worcestershire sauce. Thicken gravy 1 minute. Add gravy to meat and vegetables. Stir in peas.
  • Preheat broiler to high. Fill a small flameproof rectangular casserole with meat and vegetable mixture. Spoon potatoes over meat evenly. Top potatoes with paprika and broil 6 to 8 inches from the heat until potatoes are evenly browned. Top casserole dish with chopped parsley and serve.

SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Try this creamy, cheesy Shepherd's Pie recipe. Made with better-for-you lean ground beef, our take on a classic Shepherd's Pie is a crowd-pleaser.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     European

Time 58m

Yield 6 servings, about 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/4 lb. red potatoes (about 4), cut into chunks
3 large cloves garlic
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
2 Tbsp. flour
4 cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, green beans, peas), thawed
3/4 cup fat-free reduced-sodium beef broth
2 Tbsp. HEINZ Tomato Ketchup
3/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes and garlic in boiling water in large saucepan 20 min. or until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, brown meat in large nonstick skillet. Stir in flour; cook and stir 1 min. Add mixed vegetables, broth and ketchup; cook 5 min., stirring frequently.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Drain potatoes; return to pan. Add sour cream; mash until potatoes are smooth and mixture is well blended. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese.
  • Spoon meat mixture into 8-inch square baking dish; cover with potatoes.
  • Bake 18 min. Top with remaining cheese; bake 2 min. or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 24 g

SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH CHEESY MASHED POTATOES



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Easy to prepare. A great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes (just stir in some cheese). You can also add some thyme and/or rosemary to the meat mixture.

Provided by swissms

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced (I use a large white onion)
2 carrots, diced
2 -3 stalks celery, diced
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 lbs lean ground beef or 2 lbs ground lamb
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup beef stock
1 1/2 cups garden peas or 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
4 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cheesy Mashed Potatoes:.
  • Fill a large saucepan with cold water; season with salt (1-2 teaspoons). Add potatoes to the water and bring to a boil. Let potatoes cook until soft about 20 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes and place them back into the saucepan for mashing. Add butter and cream and begin to mash potatoes into a semi smooth consistency. Once at desired texture, add cheese and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Shepherd's Pie:.
  • (Begin preparing while potatoes are boiling).
  • Preheat oven at 400 degrees F.
  • Add butter and oil to a large skillet on medium heat. Saute onions, carrots, celery and garlic until tender for about 7 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Once the vegetables have softened and start to brown a little add the tomato paste and mix evenly.
  • Add the ground beef and cook until beef is no longer pink about 10 minutes.
  • Add the Worcestershire sauce and beef stock. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook and simmer for another 10 minutes. Mix in peas.
  • Transfer mixture to an oven-proof baking dish and spread evenly. Place cheesy mashed potatoes on top of ground beef mixture and spread out evenly, once the top surface has been covered, rake through with a fork so that there are peaks that will brown nicely. Place the dish into the preheated oven and cook until browned about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 775.7, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 18.9, Cholesterol 157.1, Sodium 501.2, Carbohydrate 65.8, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 7.7, Protein 44.4

CHEDDAR-TOPPED SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Old-style pubs have it right: Sitting down to a generous helping of shepherd's pie is a true pleasure; making it is happily simple. We've added sharp cheddar to our mashed potatoes for a snappy topping.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds baking potatoes (about 4), peeled and thinly sliced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower
6 medium carrots, halved lengthwise, quartered if large, and thinly sliced
6 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 pounds ground beef chuck
1 cup whole milk
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar (6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place potatoes in a large saucepan, and cover by 1 inch with salted water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high. Add carrots, celery, onion, and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add flour and tomato paste; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add beef; cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes. Add 1 cup water; bring to a boil, and simmer 1 minute. Set beef filling aside.
  • Drain potatoes; return to pan. Cook over medium, stirring, until liquid has evaporated and a thin film covers bottom of pan, about 1 minute. Remove pan from heat; add milk and 1 cup cheese. Mash until smooth; season cheddar-potato topping with salt and pepper.
  • Pour beef filling into a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Drop dollops of topping over filling; spread to edges with a spatula. Using a fork, make decorative peaks; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake until topping is browned and filling is bubbling rapidly, about 20 minutes (if topping and filling were chilled, increase to 35 minutes). Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558 g, Fat 33 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29 g

EASY SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
2 cups hot mashed potatoes
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 cup beef gravy

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Brown meat in large skillet. Meanwhile, mix potatoes, cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese and the garlic until well blended.
  • Drain meat. Return to skillet; stir in vegetables and gravy. Spoon into 9-inch square baking dish; cover with potato mixture and remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 88.8 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 771.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CHEESY SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Cheesy potatoes top a classic shepherd's pie made with ground beef, gravy and mixed veggies. It's good, easy comfort food at its best!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings, about 1-1/4 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pkt. (1/2 of 11.75-oz. pkg.) VELVEETA Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, peas)
1 cup HEINZ HomeStyle Savory Beef Gravy

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Prepare Potatoes as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet; drain.
  • Add vegetables and gravy to meat; mix well. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish; cover with potatoes.
  • Bake 20 to 25 min. or until potatoes are heated through and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 890 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality mince: Opt for lean minced lamb or beef for a healthier option. Look for meat that is fresh and has a good color.
  • Use a mix of vegetables: Incorporate a variety of vegetables such as carrots, celery, onions, peas, and corn for added flavor and texture.
  • Season well: Don't be afraid to season the dish generously with salt, pepper, and herbs like thyme, rosemary, or oregano.
  • Cook the mince thoroughly: Make sure the mince is cooked through before adding it to the pie filling. This will help prevent any potential foodborne illnesses.
  • Use a good quality cheese: Choose a cheese that melts well and has a strong flavor, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Gruyère.
  • Don't overfill the pie crust: Leave some space at the top of the pie crust so that the filling doesn't overflow when it bakes.
  • Bake the pie until golden brown: Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling hot.

Conclusion:

Shepherd's cheesy pie is a classic dish that is perfect for a family meal or a potluck. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its combination of savory mince, tender vegetables, and melted cheese, this pie is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a hearty and delicious meal, give shepherd's cheesy pie a try!

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