Marie's Homestyle Cottage Pie
Marie's Homestyle Cottage Pie layers richly seasoned ground beef with sweet corn, tender peas and carrots, and a blanket of buttery mashed potatoes, all finished with melted Cheddar. The filling is savory and comforting with a gentle oniony depth and smoky paprika, while the topping bakes golden and creamy. Serve it for a cozy family dinner or a potluck when you want a hearty classic.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Marie's Homestyle Cottage Pie, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 73 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 38 / 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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- 30
- Heart Health
- 84
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, move the potatoes to a large bowl, mash with 1 tablespoon butter using a potato masher or fork, and season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard the grease. Stir the onion soup mix, chicken bouillon, and beef bouillon into the ground beef; simmer until the flavors blend, about 2 minutes. Add water if the mixture seems too dry.
- 4
Spread the ground beef mixture in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish; top with the corn, carrots, and peas. Spoon the mashed potato mixture over the vegetable layer; sprinkle with paprika.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the mashed potato layer; continue baking until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 10 more minutes.
- Calories 653.91 kcal High 33%
- Protein 38.66 g Good Source 77%
- Carbohydrate 59.85 g 22%
- Total Fat 30.73 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 14.46 g High 72%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 92.21 mg High 31%
- Sodium 1014.17 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 29.5 g Good Source 105%
- Total Sugars 2.67 g --
- Added Sugars 1.13 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 292.62 mg Good Source 23%
- Iron 3.76 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 895.7 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.04 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.18 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Marie's Homestyle Cottage Pie is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Bouillon, Butter, Chicken Bouillon, and Diced Carrots. Each serving provides about 653.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Marie's Homestyle Cottage Pie made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Bouillon, Butter, Chicken Bouillon, Diced Carrots, Ground Beef. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Marie's Homestyle Cottage Pie?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 653.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Marie's Homestyle Cottage Pie easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Marie's Homestyle Cottage Pie healthy?
- Marie's Homestyle Cottage Pie has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 653.91 calories and 38.66 g of protein, or 77% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1014.17 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.46 g (72% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Onions, 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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