Go Back
–+ servings
jhessica

Crispy Potato-Topped Cottage Pie: A Comfort Dish Delight

Crispy Potato-Topped Cottage Pie is a comforting dish featuring a savory meat and vegetable filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheddar cheese.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: British
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 large potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Add the ground beef or turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in the diced carrots, frozen peas, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Remove from heat.
  5. While the meat mixture is cooking, place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain the potatoes.
  6. In the same pot, add the milk and butter to the drained potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Spread the meat and vegetable mixture evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with the mashed potatoes, spreading them out evenly. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  9. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for ground beef and use low-fat milk in the mashed potatoes.
  • You can also add other vegetables like corn or bell peppers to the meat mixture for added flavor and nutrition.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!