Dinner

Turkey Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

ByRita Bennet December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

Introduction

Turkey Shepherd’s Pie is a comforting and hearty dish that makes great use of leftover turkey. Layered with savory vegetables, rich gravy, and creamy mashed potatoes, it’s perfect for warming up on a chilly evening.

The image shows a white shallow bowl filled with a two-layer dish. The bottom layer is a creamy mixture with visible pieces of cooked chicken, bright yellow corn, orange carrot chunks, green peas, and celery, all mixed in a thick sauce. The top layer consists of mashed potatoes, smooth and creamy with visible ridges from a fork, toasted to a light golden brown in some spots, and sprinkled with small green parsley bits. A fork rests inside the bowl, partly under the mashed potato layer, with some vegetables on its prongs. The bowl sits on a white marbled surface, and a blurred green and red can is visible in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup onion, diced

3/4 cup carrots, diced
3/4 cup celery, diced

4 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups leftover turkey, shredded or diced

1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup frozen corn
1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme
1 teaspoon fresh chopped rosemary

2 cups gravy
4 cups mashed potatoes
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2: Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter, onion, celery, carrots, salt, and pepper. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
Step 3: Stir in the turkey, frozen peas, frozen corn, thyme, rosemary, and gravy. Mix well to combine all ingredients.

Step 4: Warm the leftover mashed potatoes so they spread more easily. Spread them evenly over the turkey mixture in the skillet.
Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. For a golden-brown top, switch the oven to broil and cook for an additional 5-8 minutes.
Step 6: Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve hot.

Tips & Variations

Try adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the turkey mixture for extra depth of flavor.
Use sweet potatoes or cauliflower mash as a lighter topping option.
If you don’t have fresh herbs, 1/2 teaspoon each of dried thyme and rosemary works well.

Storage

Store leftover shepherd’s pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until heated through, or microwave individual portions until hot.