Description
Thanksgiving Pumpkin Shepherd’s Pie is a delightful twist on a classic dish that combines creamy pumpkin and savory ground meat, topped with fluffy mashed potatoes. This comforting recipe is perfect for family gatherings, evoking warmth and nostalgia. Easy to prepare, this pie presents beautifully at any holiday feast, making it a must-try for your Thanksgiving table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp poultry seasoning
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (about 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and carrots until soft.
- Add ground turkey (or beef) and minced garlic; cook until browned.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and poultry seasoning; mix well.
- Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- In an oven-safe dish, layer the meat mixture and top with mashed potatoes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg