Turkey and Sweet Potato Pie
This healthful one-pan meal is an excellent source of nutrients with an aroma that is sure to make your home smell like the Fall season has arrived. Sweet potatoes are a great source of fiber, vitamins and minerals making this twist on a classic an extra nutritious meal.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish with olive oil and set aside.
Put sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 25 Minutes.
While the sweet potatoes cook, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add remaining olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add carrots, celery, and onion. Cook until soft and onions are translucent, about 7 to 10 minutes.
Add salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and ground turkey. Cook until turkey is browned. Be sure to break up turkey as it cooks.
Add the tomato paste, flour, Worcestershire sauce, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Drain the sweet potatoes and return to the pot. Smash until smooth with a potato masher. Once smooth, add in cream cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until cream cheese is combined.
Beat egg in a small bowl. Add a couple of tablespoons of the sweet potato mixture to the egg and mix to temper. Add egg mixture into the pot of sweet potatoes and mix for a couple of minutes or until egg is fully incorporated.
Add frozen peas to the turkey mixture and stir. Pour mixture into your prepared pan. Cover turkey and vegetables with the sweet potatoes, spreading them into an even layer.
Bake for 35 Minutes until casserole is bubbling and potato crust is set. Remove from oven and let rest 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm sprinkled with extra chopped thyme.
Servings 8
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish with olive oil and set aside.
Put sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 25 Minutes.
While the sweet potatoes cook, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add remaining olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add carrots, celery, and onion. Cook until soft and onions are translucent, about 7 to 10 minutes.
Add salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and ground turkey. Cook until turkey is browned. Be sure to break up turkey as it cooks.
Add the tomato paste, flour, Worcestershire sauce, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Drain the sweet potatoes and return to the pot. Smash until smooth with a potato masher. Once smooth, add in cream cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until cream cheese is combined.
Beat egg in a small bowl. Add a couple of tablespoons of the sweet potato mixture to the egg and mix to temper. Add egg mixture into the pot of sweet potatoes and mix for a couple of minutes or until egg is fully incorporated.
Add frozen peas to the turkey mixture and stir. Pour mixture into your prepared pan. Cover turkey and vegetables with the sweet potatoes, spreading them into an even layer.
Bake for 35 Minutes until casserole is bubbling and potato crust is set. Remove from oven and let rest 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm sprinkled with extra chopped thyme.
