Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Butter (unsalted preferred)
- 1 medium Onion (chopped)
- 1 medium Green Bell Pepper (chopped)
- 1 medium Carrot (peeled and chopped)
- 2 stalks Celery (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil (or fresh)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme (or fresh)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 cup Chicken Broth (low sodium preferred)
- 1 cube Chicken Bouillon Cube (or vegetable bouillon)
- 2 cups Turkey Meat (chopped into small pieces)
- 1 cup Frozen Peas
- 3 cups Mashed Potatoes (leftover preferred)
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (or cheddar cheese)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, carrot, and celery. Cook until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the dried basil, dried thyme, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the flour over the cooked vegetables and stir for one minute.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth and add the bouillon cube. Stir until the mixture thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the chopped turkey meat and frozen peas, and stir until combined.
- Transfer the turkey mixture into a baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Top the turkey mixture with leftover mashed potatoes, spreading them evenly to cover.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella or cheddar cheese on top of the mashed potatoes.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
Using leftover turkey adds flavor and makes this dish quick and easy. You can also add other vegetables or a dairy-free cheese for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg