Kraft-Style Cottage Pie
This comforting shepherd’s pie combines extra-lean ground beef, mixed vegetables, beef broth, and ketchup beneath creamy mashed red potatoes and garlic. Reduced-fat sour cream and sharp Cheddar give the potato topping a rich, tangy flavor with a light finish, making it a satisfying choice for a family dinner or cozy weeknight meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kraft-Style Cottage Pie, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 42
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan of boiling water for 20 min. or until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, brown meat in a large nonstick skillet. Stir in flour; cook 1 min. Add mixed vegetables, broth and ketchup; cook 5 min., stirring frequently.
- 2
Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Drain potatoes; return to pan. Add sour cream; mash until potatoes are smooth and the mixture is well blended. Stir in cheese.
- 3
Spoon meat mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish; cover with potatoes.
- 4
Bake 18 min. Top with remaining cheese; bake 2 min. or until melted.
- Calories 373.72 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 27.3 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 34.69 g 13%
- Total Fat 14.0 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 7.53 g High 38%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 73.58 mg High 25%
- Sodium 313.16 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 5.59 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 5.8 g --
- Added Sugars 1.1 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 211.68 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 3.46 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 611.25 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 290.88 mcg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin C 20.72 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Kraft Style Cottage Pie is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Garlic, Ketchup, and Lean Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 373.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kraft-Style Cottage Pie made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Garlic, Ketchup, Lean Ground Beef, Light Sour Cream. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Kraft-Style Cottage Pie?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 373.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kraft-Style Cottage Pie easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Kraft-Style Cottage Pie healthy?
- Kraft-Style Cottage Pie has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 373.72 calories and 27.3 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 313.16 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.53 g (38% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes 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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