This dish is a creative way to use up your Christmas meat leftovers. It combines the rich flavors of roasted meats with a creamy mashed potato topping. The addition of green pesto adds a fresh twist to this traditional comfort food.
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Holiday Leftover Shepherd's Pie
This dish is a creative way to use up your Christmas meat leftovers. It combines the rich flavors of roasted meats with a creamy mashed potato topping. The addition of green pesto adds a fresh twist to this traditional comfort food.
Serving size4 People
Duration60 Min
Difficultymedium
Potential Engagement2,099,635
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
In a large pot, boil the potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
While the potatoes are boiling, heat a large pan over medium heat and add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent.
Add the Christmas meat leftovers to the pan and cook until heated through. Stir in the green pesto and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Once the potatoes are tender, drain them and return to the pot. Add the butter and milk, then mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer the meat mixture to a baking dish and spread it out evenly. Top with the mashed potatoes, spreading them out to cover the meat completely.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
Let the shepherd's pie cool for a few minutes before serving.
Tip
For the best results, make sure to use a variety of Christmas meat leftovers to add depth of flavor to the dish. Also, don’t skimp on the green pesto as it adds a wonderful freshness to the pie.