Turkey Shepard's Pie with Horseradish Cheddar Mashed Potatoes {Recipe}

When it comes to comfort food, one of the best dishes is shepard's pie. Creamy mashed potatoes covering a hearty filling of meat and vegetables warms us from the tips of our fingers to the tips of our toes.

But this recipe isn't just comforting, it's chock-a-block with extra flavor as well. Lean turkey combined with herbs and spices along with a horseradish and cheddar dill infused layer of mashed potatoes, will bring everyone clamoring to the table.

Turkey Shepard's Pie with Horseradish Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

Serves 4-6.

Filling Ingredients:

1 lb. ground turkey

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce

1 medium red onion, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

1 large carrot, diced

½ teaspoon celery salt

1 cup low-sodium chicken or beef broth

1 bay leaf

Instructions:

In a large frying pan, saute the turkey with olive oil and season with salt, pepper and worcestershire sauce. Cook over medium heat until no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes. When meat is browned and cooked all the way through, remove from pan and reserve. Add the onion, celery and carrot, seasoning with celery salt. Cook for 5-8 minutes until softened. Add the cooked turkey, broth and bay leaf. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes, or until broth has reduced by half.

Horseradish Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

2 large russet potatoes

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

½ cup heavy whipping cream

½ cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

¼ cup unsalted butter

1 tablespoon prepared horseradish

2 teaspoons fresh dill

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375.

Peel the potatoes, and cut them into 1-inch pieces. Place them in a medium pot and pour broth to cover.

Cook over medium heat until the potatoes are fork tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Drain the potatoes, and mash in the cream, cheese, butter, horseradish and dill. Season with pepper and salt.

Place the meat mixture in the bottom of a 2 quart baking dish. Gently spread the mashed potatoes on top of the meat mixture.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is golden.

Serve immediately.

Recipe and Instructions by Launie Kettler - DIYnCrafts.com Editor.