Italian Shepherd’S Pie Recipe

Name: Italian Shepherd’S Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches); 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1 cup cream-style cottage cheese; 1 large egg; 1-1/2 cups warm mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter); 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 teaspoons butter, melted; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; Cherry tomatoes, quartered; Minced fresh parsley, optional

Servings: persons

1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 cup cream-style cottage cheese
1 large egg
1-1/2 cups warm mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons butter, melted
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Cherry tomatoes, quartered
Minced fresh parsley, optional

1
Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450u00b0 for 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and remove foil; set aside. Reduce heat to 350u00b0.
2
In a large skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain well on paper towels. Place cottage cheese and egg in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in potatoes, sour cream, oregano, salt and pepper.
3
Place sausage in pastry shell; top with potato mixture. Drizzle with butter. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160u00b0. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand until melted. Garnish with tomatoes tossed with minced parsley if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches), 1 pound bulk Italian sausage, 1 cup cream-style cottage cheese, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Italian Shepherd’S Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Italian Shepherd’S Pie

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