Light Homestyle Shepherd's Pie

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic
• 1 lb extra lean ground turkey breast
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, if desired
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 (12 ounce) jar fat free turkey gravy
• 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1/2 cup frozen tiny peas
• 2 1/2 cups prepared frozen mashed potatoes, using skim milk
• 1/2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded

Recipe

• 1 coat a 10-inch oven-proof skillet with cooking spray. (if skillet is not oven-proof, wrap handle in double thickness of aluminum foil). place over medium-high heat; add garlic. crumble extra lean ground turkey breast into skillet. cook the turkey as specified on the package. always cook to well-done, 165ºf as measured by a meat thermometer. add to the crumbled turkey basil, thyme leaves, salt, if desired, and black pepper. add gravy, corn, and peas; simmer uncovered 5 minutes or until vegetables are defrosted and mixture is very hot. spoon mashed potatoes around edges of mixture leaving a 3" opening in center.
• 2 transfer skillet to broiler and broil about 4"-5" from heat source for 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture is bubbly.
• 3 sprinkle with cheddar cheese; return to broiler and broil 1 minute or until cheese is melted.