Ground Turkey Cottage Pie
Ground Turkey Cottage Pie layers a richly seasoned turkey and vegetable filling beneath a blanket of creamy mashed potatoes that bakes to a golden, lightly crisped top. The tender mushrooms, sweet carrot, and hint of thyme round out the savory base, while buttery potatoes add comforting balance. Serve this cozy bake for a family dinner or a make-ahead weeknight meal.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ground Turkey Cottage Pie, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Start the topping: Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 2
While the potatoes cook, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 3
At the same time, make the filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the ground turkey, mushrooms, carrot, parsley, garlic, bouillon powder, and thyme, and cook, stirring, until the meat is crumbled and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, stir in the flour, and cook for 1 minute more. Take off the heat and set aside.
- 4
Finish the topping: Drain the potatoes and move them to a bowl. Add the milk and butter and mash to your preferred consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Spoon the filling into a deep-dish pie pan or casserole dish. Spread the topping over the filling and make swirls with a fork.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the topping is lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 234.46 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 20.92 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 18.17 g 7%
- Total Fat 7.86 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 3.9 g Moderate 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.41 mg High 23%
- Sodium 350.71 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 1.98 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 3.62 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 36.57 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.48 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 85.67 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 434.31 mcg Good Source 48%
- Vitamin C 4.34 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ground Turkey Cottage Pie is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Chicken Bouillon, Cooked Turkey, and Dried Thyme. Each serving provides about 234.46 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ground Turkey Cottage Pie made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Chicken Bouillon, Cooked Turkey, Dried Thyme, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ground Turkey Cottage Pie?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 234.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ground Turkey Cottage Pie easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Ground Turkey Cottage Pie healthy?
- Ground Turkey Cottage Pie has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 234.46 calories and 20.92 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 350.71 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.9 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic 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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