Best 5 Thanksgiving Leftovers Shepherds Pie Recipes

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Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and of course, leftovers. If you find yourself with a fridge full of leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing, don't worry—there are plenty of delicious ways to use them up. One of our favorites is Thanksgiving leftovers shepherd's pie. This classic comfort food is easy to make and is a great way to use up all of your Thanksgiving leftovers.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS: SHEPHERD'S PIE RECIPE BY TASTY



Thanksgiving Leftovers: Shepherd's Pie Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: butter, onion, carrot, peas, mushrooms, turkey, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, pepper, gravy, heavy cream, mashed potato, cooking spray

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup carrot, chopped
1 cup peas
1 cup mushrooms
3 cups turkey, cooked, diced
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 cup gravy
½ cup heavy cream
4 cups mashed potato
cooking spray, as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Melt butter in a large pot. Then add onions and carrots and cook until tender (about 5 minutes on medium heat).
  • Add in mushrooms and peas. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Then, add in the turkey, salt, pepper, parsley, and thyme and stir until well-blended. Pour in the gravy and heavy cream, stir, and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a greased baking dish or ramekins. Top with leftover mashed potatoes (use a piping bag to achieve the look of our pie).
  • Mist with nonstick cooking spray. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are lightly browned and the filling is bubbly around the edges. (This may get messy, so clean up the edges before serving.)
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1310 calories, Carbohydrate 194 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 55 grams, Sugar 16 grams

THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS TURKEY SHEPHERD'S PIE



Thanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Shepherd's Pie image

Make and share this Thanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Shepherd's Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 28

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
2 carrots, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)
1/4 teaspoon spice essence or 1/4 teaspoon creole seasoning, recipe follows
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 ounces mushrooms, stemmed, wiped clean, and sliced
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leave
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons tomato paste
2 -2 1/2 cups chopped roasted turkey (white and or or dark meat) or 2 -2 1/2 cups shredded roasted turkey (white and or or dark meat)
1 1/4 cups chicken stock or 1 1/4 cups canned chicken broth
1/2 cup green peas
4 cups leftover mashed potatoes
3/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese or 3/4 cup cheddar cheese
chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9-inch square or 2.2 quart baking dish with the butter and set aside.
  • In a large saute pan or skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, carrots, Essence, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, until the onions are soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 20 seconds. Add the mushrooms, thyme, and bay leaf and cook, stirring, until the mushrooms are soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until thick, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the meat and stir well to combine. Gradually add the stock and then the peas, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the mixture is thickened, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and discard the bay leaf. Carefully transfer to the prepared dish and spoon the potatoes over the meat mixture, spreading to the edges. Sprinkle with the cheese and bake until the cheese is bubbly and the potatoes are crisp around the edges, 22 to 25 minutes.
  • Let sit for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

THANKSGIVING PIE (LEFTOVERS SHEPHERD'S PIE)



Thanksgiving Pie (Leftovers Shepherd's Pie) image

Make and share this Thanksgiving Pie (Leftovers Shepherd's Pie) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by anme7039

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups cooked turkey, shredded (or chicken or roast beef)
3 -4 cups cooked vegetables (I use carrots, corn, onions, green beans, and peas)
1 -1 1/2 cup gravy (to match meat flavor) or 1 -1 1/2 cup one can cream of chicken soup
3 -4 cups mashed potatoes
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat vegetables, meat, and gravy on the stove until warmed then pour into a greased casserole dish.
  • Mix mashed potatoes with egg and spread over the warmed filling.
  • Bake at 400°F for about 25-30 minutes until filling is bubbly.
  • Want a change? Sprinkle cheese on top, or mash ranch dressing mix into the potatoes with 2 TBS sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.4, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 104.5, Sodium 1169.2, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 32.1

THANKSGIVING-LEFTOVERS SHEPHERD'S PIE



Thanksgiving-Leftovers Shepherd's Pie image

Thanksgiving leftovers can be enjoyed all at once when combined in this delicious and creative take on a classic shepherd's pie.

Provided by Martha Stewart

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

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups cooked stuffing
1 cup cranberry sauce, plus more for topping (optional)
1 pound sliced cooked turkey
10 ounces glazed carrots, (or another leftover vegetable)
4 to 6 tablespoons gravy
3 to 4 cups mashed potatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a 9- to 10-inch pie plate, mound stuffing on bottom; layer with cranberry sauce, turkey, and carrots. Drizzle with gravy; spread potatoes over surface to sides of dish. Top with more cranberry sauce, if desired.
  • Place pie on a baking sheet, and bake until heated through and potatoes are golden, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool slightly.

THANKFUL SHEPHERD'S PIE



Thankful Shepherd's Pie image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield One 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 17

One 9-inch refrigerated pie crust
1 tablespoon butter
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup gravy, plus 1/4 cup warmed for drizzling
1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
3 cups diced turkey
1 cup glazed carrots, chopped
1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
2 cups mashed potatoes
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Place a rack on the top of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Press the dough into a pie plate, prick the bottom of the crust with a fork and flute the edges. Bake the crust until golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onions, stirring occasionally until they are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in 1 cup of the gravy and the milk, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the turkey, carrots, corn, peas, parsley, thyme, oregano, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, making sure all of the ingredients are evenly coated with the gravy. Simmer until the mixture is warmed through, about 5 minutes. Pour the mixture into the pie shell. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the mixture, making sure the potato layer meets the edges of the crust. Cover the potatoes with the cheese. Bake the pie until the top is golden, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • To serve, cut into slices and drizzle with gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653 calorie, Fat 27 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 111 milligrams, Sodium 878 milligrams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 43 grams, Sugar 14 grams

Tips for Making the Best Shepherd's Pie with Thanksgiving Leftovers

  • Use a variety of leftover vegetables for a more flavorful pie. Good options include mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, and carrots.
  • Don't be afraid to get creative with your seasonings. A little bit of garlic, onion, and thyme can go a long way.
  • Make sure the leftover turkey is cooked through before adding it to the pie. Otherwise, the pie will not be safe to eat.
  • If you don't have any leftover gravy, you can make a simple gravy by combining butter, flour, and milk.
  • Top the pie with a generous helping of mashed potatoes or puff pastry before baking.
  • Bake the pie until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Conclusion

Shepherd's pie is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey. By following these tips, you can make a pie that is both flavorful and satisfying. So next time you have leftover turkey, don't let it go to waste. Make a shepherd's pie instead!

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