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February 29, 2016

Shepherd’s Pie Twice Baked Potatoes

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Change up your boring shepherd’s pie recipe for St. Patrick’s Day with these fun Shepherd’s Pie Twice Baked Potatoes.


Shepherd's Pie Twice Baked Potatoes

Normally I’d say Happy March, but it’s still February, thanks to that pesky leap day. I was curious as to why we even observe leap years, and to my surprise I learned this: “While the calendar assumes the Earth revolves around the sun every 365 days, it actually takes the Earth a bit longer – 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes and 46 seconds. If the calendar were not adjusted for the extra six hours by adding an extra day approximately every four years, the calendar would slowly shift and the seasons would no longer be aligned with the traditional months.” That makes total sense, but then I wonder how scientists were able to calculate the exact time it takes to revolve around the sun, down to 46 seconds. Guess that’s why they’re scientists and I’m not.

Anyway.

March is a love/hate month for me, mainly because of St. Patrick’s Day. I’ve talked about it multiple times in past blog posts, but I miss Ireland. When I studied abroad for a semester in college, it really felt like a second home; after all, I lived there for four months (plus the government made me pay them money for staying longer than 90 days). I celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin, which ironically was filled more with tourists than locals (the locals stay far away during the parade). Surprisingly I didn’t eat much shepherd’s pie while overseas, but every year around St. Patrick’s Day at home I make shepherd’s pie. Shepherd’s pie is a meat pie, usually with ground beef or lamb, topped with mashed potatoes. I decided to do a playful twist with potatoes and serve them up inside potato skins a la Shepherd’s Pie Twice Baked Potatoes style.


Shepherd's Pie Twice Baked Potatoes

Twice baked potatoes get their name by baking the potatoes once, scooping out the insides to make a filling, then restuffing and baking them a second time. Since shepherd’s pie is topped with mashed potatoes, it made perfect sense to make twice baked potatoes. The meat filling is similar to my Guinness shepherd’s pie recipe but without the beer.


Shepherd's Pie Twice Baked Potatoes

The best kind of potato to use for twice baked potatoes is Idaho Russet Burbank potatoes because they are high in starch with a fluffy interior. Make sure you select large enough potatoes to scoop and fill. For more information, please visit Idaho Potato’s website and say hello on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.

Shepherd's Pie Twice Baked Potatoes

Shepherd's Pie Twice Baked Potatoes

Shepherd's Pie Twice Baked Potatoes

Yield: 2
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 large Idaho® potatoes
  • 4 ounces ground beef
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup canned tomato sauce (not spaghetti sauce)
  • 1 cup frozen vegetable medley (carrots, peas, corn, and green beans), thawed
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425F. Place potatoes on a baking sheet. Brush each with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and prick with the tines of a fork. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until fork tender. Lower oven temperature to 350F.
  2. Meanwhile in a large hot skillet, add the beef, onion, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until the beef is browned, breaking it into pieces with a spatula as it cooks. Drain off any excess grease. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  3. Add the tomato sauce and vegetables. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often. Add the broth and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the mixture is thick and glossy, stirring often. Add the rosemary.
  4. Once the potatoes are done cooking, cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out the insides into a large mixing bowl, being careful not to tear the shell. Place the hollowed potato shells back onto the baking sheet.
  5. With an electric mixer or by hand with a potato masher, beat the cooked potato insides until mashed and smooth (do not overbeat). Beat in the butter and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt until completely incorporated then slowly beat in the milk. Stir 1/4 cup cheese.
  6. Divide the meat mixture among the potato shells. Top with mashed potatoes then sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons cheese. Bake at 350F for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and cheese has melted.
© Carla Cardello (www.chocolatemoosey.com)

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Idaho Potato Commission. Thank you for supporting me and the companies I work with as sponsored posts help pay for the costs of running Chocolate Moosey, including website hosting and groceries for recipe development.

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Filed Under: Beef + Lamb, Main Dishes Tagged With: carrots, corn, peas, potatoes, St. Patrick's Day

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Comments

  1. Sheila McVicar says

    February 29, 2016 at 7:56 AM

    Thank you for sharing wonderful recipes. Tomorrow I plan to make Baked Potato Soup, substituting bacon with Corned Beef or Silversides as this is called here in Australia. Yum!

    Reply
  2. Jennie @onesweetmess says

    March 3, 2016 at 11:08 AM

    I’m so jealous of your trip to Ireland. It’s on the list! Love these twice baked potatoes; they’re so festive.

    Reply
  3. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    March 7, 2016 at 6:34 PM

    This is such a creative, but CLASSIC, twist! Like…oh duh…of course shepherd’s pie should be in twice baked potato form! why didn’t I think of that?!

    Reply
  4. Kay Hicks says

    March 3, 2017 at 11:19 AM

    I think I am either Irish or I should be – I love potatoes so much – any way they are made – and I can’t wait till I can make these -it sounds so delish!!! you had me at potato – lol

    Reply
    • Carla says

      March 3, 2017 at 3:24 PM

      Anything involving a potato is a great thing in my book!

      Reply
  5. Morgan Eisenberg says

    February 8, 2019 at 12:05 PM

    So creative! I love a good *mashup*, potato pun intended

    Reply
    • Carla says

      February 10, 2019 at 10:27 AM

      Ha love a good potato pun!

      Reply
  6. Brandi says

    February 8, 2019 at 6:35 PM

    Those were delicious ! So comforting and even my picky kids ate them.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      February 10, 2019 at 10:27 AM

      Thanks for the feedback! Glad the recipe was a success.

      Reply

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