We love pizza. And we also love mashed potatoes.
And I love coming up with new ways to combine recipes that are already favorites.
It just couldn’t go wrong, you know?
Piles of sweet, savory and spicy meat, juicy tomatoes, garlic and tomato sauce covered in garlic mashed potatoes and topped with cheese? You’ve got to be kidding me. It was a winner before I even started.
One of the best things about this dish is how easy it is to hide extra vegetables in. I mean, when you’ve got so much flavour from the meat and all that sauce, mashed potatoes and cheese, a few vegetables are hardly noticeable.
My other favorite thing? The total flexibility.
I love recipes that don’t really require exact measurements. I’ve given you the measurements I used, but if you want to double up on the meat, or swap something out for another favorite, or add in a bunch more veggies? You totally can.
It’s the perfect hearty, comforting meal for fall or winter. And the perfect game day meal for those meat-loving, football-watching guys (or gals!) you’ve got coming over to watch the game.
Meat Lovers Shepherd’s Pie
Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon diced
- 2 links Italian sausage casings removed
- 1/2 medium onion diced
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 3/4 cup diced ham
- 3/4 cup diced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup frozen spinach thawed and drained
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 14 oz can diced tomatoes with Italian spices drained
- Optional: mushrooms peppers, shredded carrots or other veggies
- 8 medium potatoes diced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon
- 1 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- Optional: green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In an oven-safe dutch oven or cast iron pan (I used my 12″ cast iron skillet), cook bacon, sausage (crumbled) and onion until meat is browned.
- Meanwhile, start your potatoes boiling in salted water. Boil 8-10 minutes or until easily pierced with a knife.
- To the meat, add in oregano and garlic and cook 1 minute. Add in ham, pepperoni, spinach, tomato sauce, tomatoes and any other vegetables and cook until hot. Turn off the heat.
- Drain potatoes and mashed with butter, milk, garlic powder and bouillon(optional — I just like the flavour it gives!). Spread on top of meat in skillet or dutch oven and bake for 20-30 minutes until bubbling around the sides. Top with cheese and broil for 1-2 minutes until melted and starting to brown. Serve.
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Catalina @ Shades of Pink says
This is some comfort food that my husband would love. Who am I kidding, I would devour that too!
Ashley says
Thanks Catalina! We definitely all did here 🙂
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
So. much. meat! My hubby would LOOOOOOVE this too! What is it about men and meat!? 😉
Ashley says
Haha, I don’t know Jess! I have to admit I’m not that much better… lol
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
Looks like the type of delicious comfort food that I’m craving this time of year! Love that it’s ready in under an hour 🙂
Shinee says
Wow, Ashley, this meal is calling my name! I love everything in it! Thanks for a great dinner idea. 🙂
Ashley says
Thanks Shinee! We’re kind of meat lovers around here… 🙂
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
That looks incredible! I love food mash-ups where two awesome things are combined, such a great idea! Total comfort food right there!
Ashley says
Thanks Stacey! I’m totally all about the mash-ups, too — I think it’s the easiest way to come up with some great new combinations!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
Serious comfort food! 🙂
Ashley says
Totally! Anything with mashed potatoes is a win here!
Matt Robinson says
My kind of meal, love this so much!
Ashley says
Thanks Matt! We loved it!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
Scrumptious! My hubby would definitely love this too. Man = meat lover. 🙂
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Ashley says
I have to admit, I am too! Thanks Melanie!
Danielle says
My husband is always telling me to bake dishes with tons of meat. He’d totally die over this dish. Looks absolutely delicious!
Ashley says
Haha, my man was pretty happy with it too!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
My husband would totally be going crazy over this, Ashley! It looks amazing! I love that you used garlic mashed potatoes and added tons of flavor. Such a perfect dinner!
Ashley says
Thanks Gayle! It’s definitely a new favorite here!
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
And this would be my husband’s favorite meal ever!! 🙂 Looks awesome!
Ashley says
Thanks Chelsea! Mine definitely wasn’t disappointed 🙂