‘Tis the season! Cheesy Shepherd’s Pie, with its shredded cheddar and buttery bread crumbs tops my list for cozy comfort food!
This recipe comes to you by way of a mash-up.
I was poking around CCB’s early-early-early days and came upon two of my favorite recipes: Cheesy Chicken Divan and Shepherd’s Pie. My stomach growled, my mouth watered, and I’m sure you know what came next….
I got up and poured myself a cup of coffee. (Gotcha! 😉 )
And then – lightning struck!
Cheesy Shepherd’s Pie, of course!!
Why has it taken me this long to make a love connection between these two comfort food power houses?!
Shepherd’s Pie in all of its corny mashed potato glory… Chicken Divan in all of its chicken with cheddar and buttery bread crumb splendor….
This makes so much sense!
INGREDIENTS FOR CHEESY SHEPHERD’S PIE:
- Yukon Gold potatoes
- Milk
- Butter
- Salt and pepper
- Ground sirloin
- Corn
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Italian seasoned bread crumbs
COOK’S NOTES FOR CHEESY SHEPHERD’S PIE:
- Though presented here in individual crocks, you can make this recipe in a 13X9 casserole dish.
- We happen to have fresh leftover corn in the fridge, so I used that for the veg component, but feel free to use frozen corn that’s been thawed, or canned corn.
- Shepherd’s pie, originally called cottage pie, can also be made with ground lamb. We’ve always made it with ground beef – but feel free to substitute.
- I make my mashed potatoes with whole milk and butter, but sour cream makes a fine substitute for the milk.
- After baking the pie, add the cheddar and buttery bread crumbs and throw it under the broiler for a few seconds. This will melt the cheese and toast up the crumbs.
Though this dish can stand alone, sometimes it’s nice to serve with a side salad.
Nothin’ left to do but dig in!!
Buon Appetito!
MORE POTATO RECIPES:
German-Style Pan Fried Potatoes with Bacon
Crispy Mini Potatoes with Parmigiano-Reggiano & Rosemary
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream & Chives
If you decide to give Cheesy Shepherd’s Pie a try – I’d love your feedback and photos! Tag @ciaochowbambina on Instagram, or share to my Pinterest and Facebook page!
Cheesy Shepherd’s Pie
Description
‘Tis the season! Cheesy Shepherd’s Pie, with its shredded cheddar and buttery bread crumbs, tops my list for cozy comfort food!
Ingredients
2½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
½ cup of milk
4 Tbsp of butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 lbs. ground sirloin
2 cans of corn, drained (Or fresh off the cob, or frozen that’s been thawed.)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
Instructions
Boil your peeled and quartered potatoes until fork tender. Drain.
Place potatoes in mixing bowl with milk, 4 Tbsp butter, salt and pepper.
Beat on high speed until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
In a non-stick skillet, cook the ground sirloin until it is fully done (no pink left).
Ready the corn.
Layer ingredients in individual crocks, or a 13 x 9 pan, beginning with the beef.
Top the beef with corn.
Top the corn with mashed potatoes.
Place in a 350 degree oven and heat through for 35 – 40 minutes.
In the meantime, prepare the buttery bread crumbs: In a small pan, melt 1/4 cup butter and add the breadcrumbs. Using a fork, stir to combine.
Remove shepherd’s pie from the oven.
Sprinkle cheese and bread crumb mixture on top.
Pop under the broiler for a few seconds until cheese is melted and crumbs are toasted.
Enjoy!
You are speaking my love language with this beautiful comfort food fusion, Annie! So many of my favorite flavors in one rich, delicious dish!
This one’s just all sorts of fun!! Thank you, friend!!
A perfect combination! All that cheesy goodness wrapped up in a bowl of comfort. I love those little baking dishes too. It’s so fun to have your own pot filled with pure deliciousness!
Not sure ‘more comfort’ is possible! 🙂 Thanks, Kathy!!
Total comfort food. Enough said!
E. Nough. Said. Thanks, pal!!
Annie….this is absolutely my idea of the PERFECT COMFORT FOOD. From the cheese, potatoes, buttery breadcrumbs..wow, I need this in my life!! Happy weekend, friend!!
You do need this in your life! 🙂 Thanks, friend!
Anything with the word cheesy in the title makes me super happy! Sounds so delicious, Annie! Love comfort food like this.
I am with you! Cheesy all the way!
This is comfort food at it’s finest!!! Soooo cheesy and delicious looking. I love those little dishes too, Annie! Dish envy going on over here 😉 I will be trying these soon! My family would gobble it up!
Why do we love little things so much?! Thanks, friend!
You had me at cheesy. This sounds amazing–total comfort food!
Cheesy gets me every time, too!! Thanks, Kelsie!
Wow Annie! These would fly off the table here! That cheesy topping? OMG! And we all get our own little individual dishes. Sign me up! Pinned and so excited to try!
This one’s a keeper! Thanks, Mary Ann!!
This is comfort food at its finest Annie! And those are the cutest little dishes. So perfect for serving this up to dinner guests! Pinning!
There’s just something about having your own little vessel! Thank you, Leanne!!
The only thing better than shepherds pie is shepherds pie with cheese and bread crumbs on top! Love this and perfect comfort food for these chillier days 🙂
Yep! The only way it can be made better! Thanks, Jennifer!!
Shepherd’s pie is one of our faves and this look so delicious! Love that cheesy top! And served in little dishes? How cute is that? Just the kind of comfort food I crave this time of year 🙂 Pinned! Happy weekend ahead! XOXO
Perfect for these nippy days! Thanks, friend! Happy weekend! xoxo