Description
Comforting shepherd’s pie baked potato blends hearty British culinary tradition with rustic potato perfection. Crispy skin, creamy filling, and savory lamb mince create a delightful meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground chuck
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
Vegetable Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
- 1/2 cup seasoning blend (onions, bell peppers, celery, etc.)
Seasoning and Dairy Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)
- 1 teaspoon garlic Parmesan dry seasoning
Instructions
- Carefully clean russet potatoes and puncture multiple times with a fork to allow steam ventilation during baking.
- Position potatoes directly on oven rack at 400°F and roast until exterior becomes crisp and interior turns tender, approximately 55-65 minutes.
- Remove potatoes from oven and slice lengthwise, creating a gentle opening to extract fluffy interior using a spoon.
- Whip extracted potato flesh with creamy butter, rich heavy cream, kosher salt, black pepper, and aromatic seasoning blend until smooth and velvety.
- Heat large skillet over medium-high temperature and introduce ground chuck, breaking meat into fine crumbles while browning thoroughly.
- Drain excess fatty liquid from meat, then incorporate condensed mushroom soup, creating a rich, creamy base for the filling.
- Introduce sweet corn kernels, garlic Parmesan seasoning, Slap Ya Mama spice blend, salt, and cracked pepper into meat mixture.
- Gently fold meat combination into prepared mashed potatoes, ensuring even distribution of flavors and textures.
- Carefully refill potato skins with combined mixture, creating generous, rounded mounds.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheese across potato surfaces.
- Position stuffed potatoes under broiler, watching carefully until cheese transforms into golden, bubbling perfection.
- Serve immediately while cheese remains molten and potato filling maintains optimal warmth.
Notes
- Potato Selection: Choose large, starchy russet potatoes for the best texture and easier stuffing.
- Fat Management: Drain excess beef fat to reduce greasiness and create a lighter, more balanced dish.
- Seasoning Strategy: Adjust spice levels by gradually adding Slap Ya Mama seasoning to suit personal heat preferences.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap ground chuck for ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg