Swedish Meatball Shepherd’s Pie

Gluten-Free

This cozy one-skillet dish uses blended cottage cheese instead of cream for a protein boost.

By Maddie Augustin | Experience Life

Makes4 servings
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time90 minutes

Ingredients
Directions

Ingredients

1 small sweet potato
1 cup cottage cheese
½ cup chicken broth
1 tbs. Dijon mustard
¼ tsp. ground allspice
⅛ tsp. ground ginger
⅛ tsp. ground nutmeg
Pinch of ground cloves
2 tbs. butter, divided
1 lb. ground turkey
½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. sea salt, divided
1 large onion, diced
2 medium carrots, diced
3 ribs celery, diced
2 tbs. cornstarch
1 cup frozen peas

Directions

STEP 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

STEP 2

Use a mandoline or a sharp kitchen knife to slice the sweet potato into disks ⅛ inch thick.

STEP 3

Prepare the sauce. Add the cottage cheese, chicken broth, mustard, allspice, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves to a blender, and blend until smooth.

STEP 4

Preheat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter, followed by the turkey, pepper, and ½ teaspoon of the salt. Cook the turkey, breaking it up into small pieces, about 10 to 12 minutes or until browned. Remove the turkey from the skillet and set it aside.

STEP 5

Place the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet, then add the onion, carrots, celery, and remaining ½ teaspoon of the salt. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about eight to 10 minutes. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the vegetables and stir until they are evenly coated, then remove the skillet from the heat.

STEP 6

Add the frozen peas, turkey, and cottage-cheese sauce to the skillet, and stir until combined. Top this mixture with a slightly overlapping layer of the thinly sliced sweet potatoes, cover the skillet with foil, and place in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly and the sweet potatoes are tender and golden.

STEP 7

Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional information

Photography: Terry Brennan

By Maddie Augustin

Maddie Augustin is a recipe developer who is passionate about creating recipes worth repeating. With degrees in food engineering and nutrition, she blends science with creativity to make dishes that are nourishing, approachable, and delicious — celebrating seasonal ingredients and the joy that comes from sharing good, healthy food. Find more of Maddie’s recipes at maddieaugustin.com.