Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

Transform the classic Shepherd’s Pie into a fun, individualized meal with these loaded baked potatoes! Featuring a savory ground chuck filling with corn and a creamy mushroom sauce, topped with fluffy, cheesy mashed potatoes, this dish is pure comfort in every bite.

Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients:

For the Baked Potatoes

For the Meat Filling

How to Make Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potato

1. Prepare the Baked Potatoes

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prep Potatoes: Scrub the potatoes clean. Prick each potato several times with a fork.
3. Bake Potatoes: Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack (or on a baking sheet) and bake for 60-90 minutes, or until they are very tender when squeezed or pierced with a fork. Baking time will vary greatly depending on potato size.
4. Cool Slightly: Once baked, remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for about 10-15 minutes, or until they are cool enough to handle.

2. Prepare the Meat Filling

1. Brown Ground Chuck: While the potatoes are baking, brown the ground chuck in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
2. Add Seasonings: Stir in the season blend, garlic Parmesan dry seasoning, “Slap Ya Mama” seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring to combine the seasonings with the meat.
3. Combine with Soup and Corn: Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in the can of cream of mushroom soup and the drained can of corn. Simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Keep warm.

3. Prepare the Mashed Potato Topping

1. Scoop Potato Flesh: Once the baked potatoes are cool enough to handle, carefully cut each potato in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out the fluffy potato flesh into a large bowl, leaving about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of potato inside the skin to form a sturdy shell.
2. Mash Potatoes: Add the butter, heavy whipping cream, salt, pepper, and about 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese to the scooped-out potato flesh. Mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth and creamy. Adjust the amount of heavy cream to achieve your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

4. Assemble and Finish Baking

1. Fill Potato Shells: Spoon a generous amount of the prepared meat filling into each hollowed-out potato half.
2. Top with Mashed Potatoes: Carefully spoon the cheesy mashed potato mixture on top of the meat filling, mounding it nicely. You can use a fork to create little peaks for extra crispiness.
3. Add More Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the top of the mashed potato topping.
4. Final Bake: Place the stuffed potato halves back onto a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the mashed potato topping is lightly golden.

Serving

Serve your Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potatoes hot, perhaps with a side salad for a complete meal. Enjoy!