Weeknight Shepherd’s Pie Bake
Weeknight Shepherd’s Pie Bake delivers cozy layers of seasoned ground beef and tender mixed vegetables tucked beneath a creamy mashed potato crown enriched with cream cheese and sharp Cheddar. The garlicky potatoes bake to a lightly golden top while the gravy keeps the filling rich and hearty, perfect for a comforting family dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Shepherd’s Pie Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 61 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Brown the meat in a large skillet.
- 3
While the meat browns, mix the potatoes, cream cheese, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, and the garlic until well combined.
- 4
Drain the meat. Return it to the skillet, then stir in the vegetables and gravy.
- 5
Spoon the mixture into a 9-inch square baking dish.
- 6
Top with the potato mixture and the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 531.43 kcal High 27%
- Protein 26.73 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 28.86 g 10%
- Total Fat 34.92 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 16.94 g High 85%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 106.58 mg High 36%
- Sodium 852.28 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 5.46 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 4.79 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 299.38 mg Good Source 23%
- Iron 2.5 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 214.9 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 318.49 mcg Good Source 35%
- Vitamin C 6.42 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.2 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Weeknight Shepherd's Pie Bake is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Gravy, Cream Cheese, Ground Beef, and Mashed Potatoes. Each serving provides about 531.43 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Shepherd’s Pie Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Gravy, Cream Cheese, Ground Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Minced Garlic. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Shepherd’s Pie Bake?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 531.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Shepherd’s Pie Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Weeknight Shepherd’s Pie Bake healthy?
- Weeknight Shepherd’s Pie Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 531.43 calories and 26.73 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 852.28 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.94 g (85% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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