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Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potato: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon

Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potato
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A delicious and comforting twist on traditional shepherd’s pie, using baked potatoes and turkey bacon.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large baking potatoes
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 4 slices turkey bacon
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Scrub the potatoes and prick them with a fork, then bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
  3. While the potatoes are baking, cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy, then remove and crumble.
  4. In the same skillet, add ground turkey, cooking until browned.
  5. Add peas and carrots, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and crumbled bacon to the skillet, stirring until combined.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Once the potatoes are baked, cut them open and fluff the insides with a fork.
  8. Fill each potato with the turkey mixture, then top with shredded cheese.
  9. Return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, substitute ground turkey with lentils.
  • Feel free to use any vegetables you have on hand.

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Keywords: Shepherd's Pie, Baked Potato, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon

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