Turkey Shepherd Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked turkey, chopped
• 2 cups mixed vegetables
• 1/2 cup-1 cup turkey gravy
• 3 cups mashed potatoes or more
• 1/4 tsp paprika (optional)
• 1/4 tsp thyme (optional)
• sea salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

1. 1. Reheat your mashed potatoes and gravy until potatoes are soft to spread and gravy can be poured. Add chopped turkey, vegetables, salt, pepper, and thyme to a deep 8�8 casserole dish and mix together.
2. 2. Pour half the gravy into the vegetables and mix. Then pour remaining gravy to fill in the space until turkey and vegetables are just covered.
3. 3. Dollop mashed potatoes on top of the gravy mixture, and spread until fully covered and flat. The thickness of the mashed potatoes really depends on how much you want to use, and how deep your dish is. Once spread until smooth, you want to fluff the potatoes so that the tops get a little crispy in the oven. You can use a fork to rough it up or make a pretty design by carving into the smooth potato surface. Sprinkle with paprika.
4. 4. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit or until hot. Set the oven to broil, and broil for 3 minutes or until the tips of the potatoes get a little bit browned. Allow to cool for a few minutes and then serve.