Butternut-Topped Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
Butternut-Topped Turkey Shepherd’s Pie brings cozy, layered comfort with juicy ground turkey, sweet pops of corn and peas, and a velvety butternut squash–sweet potato mash. The contrast of lightly spiced, savory filling and naturally sweet, buttery topping makes each bite balanced and satisfying. Serve this for a relaxed family dinner or a fall gathering when you want warmth without heaviness.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Butternut-Topped Turkey Shepherd’s Pie, 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
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 61
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Set the squash halves on a baking sheet; brush the insides with about 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the squash is very tender, about 30 minutes. Leave the oven on.
- 4
Meanwhile, put the sweet potatoes in a large pot; cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low; simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
- 5
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic; season with salt and black pepper. Cook until the onion is soft and brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 6
Set aside 1/3 of the onion-garlic mixture. Add the turkey to the skillet; cook until no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the gravy, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and oregano; cook and stir until well combined, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 7
Remove and discard the squash seeds; scoop the squash flesh into a bowl. Add the sweet potatoes, the reserved 1/3 onion-garlic mixture, butter, and milk; mash until smooth.
- 8
Spread the turkey mixture in the bottom of a 9-inch square baking pan; top with the corn and peas. Spread the squash-potato mixture evenly over the top; sprinkle with chili powder.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven until the top begins to brown, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Calories 157.74 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 2.78 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 29.68 g 11%
- Total Fat 3.92 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 1.29 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.97 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 113.67 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 4.8 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 5.83 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 110.46 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.62 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 605.53 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 1003.89 mcg Good Source 112%
- Vitamin C 41.1 mg Good Source 46%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Butternut Topped Turkey Shepherd's Pie is made with 15 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Butternut Squash, Chili Powder, and Corn. Each serving provides about 157.74 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Butternut-Topped Turkey Shepherd’s Pie made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Butternut Squash, Chili Powder, Corn, Dried Oregano. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Butternut-Topped Turkey Shepherd’s Pie?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 157.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Butternut-Topped Turkey Shepherd’s Pie easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Butternut-Topped Turkey Shepherd’s Pie healthy?
- Butternut-Topped Turkey Shepherd’s Pie has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 157.74 calories and 2.78 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.29 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Gluten, Corn, 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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