Cheesy Shepherd’s Pie Potato Skins

Submitted by Arlyn Osborne

"These crispy potato skins are packed with the classic shepherd’s pie filling and get their kick from sharp cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 45mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 10 small idaho potatoes, washed and dried
• olive oil
• 1⁄2 small yellow onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄2 lb ground beef
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1⁄2 cup beef broth
• 1⁄2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1⁄4 cups frozen peas and carrots, thawed
• salt
• pepper
• vegetable oil, for brushing
• 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
• sour cream, for garnish
• chopped parsley, for garnish

directions

1. Prick the potatoes all over with a fork. Working in two batches, place the potatoes directly on the microwave turntable and microwave for 10-15 minutes or until soft when pricked with a knife.
2. When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them in half horizontally. Scoop the flesh into a bowl, leaving a small layer of potato in the skins.
3. Place the potato skins, flesh side down on two parchment-lined baking sheets.
4. Reserve the potato flesh for another use.
5. Preheat oven to 400°F.
6. Heat about a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and thyme. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
7. Add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking up with a wooden spoon.
8. Sprinkle the flour over and stir, cooking for 1 minute.
9. Add the beef broth and Worcestershire. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2 minutes.
10. Add the peas and carrots and let simmer for 5-7 minutes.
11. Season with salt and pepper. Turn heat to low, cover, and keep warm.
12. Brush the potato skins with vegetable oil and bake for 7-10 minutes until the skin is crispy.
13. Flip potato skins over and fill each skin with about 2 tablespoons of cheese.
14. Top the cheese with 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture.
15. Bake for 7-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
16. Top with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of parsley.

Reviews

[kittybohls]

I like to make things ahead. I make the filling for Shepherd"s Pie and freeze it in individual portions. When I want to eat it sometimes I just throw some mashed potatoes over it and microwave or bake it. Sometimes I Microwave a potato and scoop out the potato and fill with the premade mixture. And sometimes I top the premade mixture with tator tots and bake.

 

[NYDaveF]

This is "Cottage Pie". Shepards pie is made with lamb.