Mini Shepherd’s Pie Bites
Delightful mini shepherd’s pie bites featuring flaky pastry filled with savory ground meat, vibrant veggies, and creamy mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 cup peas
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- 1 package of pastry cups
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brown the ground beef or lamb with chopped onions and minced garlic in a skillet.
- Mix in peas, diced carrots, thyme, and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper; let cook until veggies are tender.
- Fill each pastry cup with the meat and vegetable mixture.
- Top each cup with a dollop of mashed potatoes.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground beef with turkey or plant-based alternatives. Experiment with different cheeses for unique flavor profiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg