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Creamy Spring Vegetable Shepherd Pie with Gruyere Mash

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A comforting and creamy vegetable-based shepherd pie featuring fresh spring vegetables in a savory sauce, topped with a golden Gruyere cheese mash. Perfect for family dinners and adaptable for various diets.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
  • 1 small leek, cleaned and thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup asparagus tips, chopped
  • 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
  • 1 cup baby carrots, diced
  • 1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas (thawed)
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or vegetable broth (for deglazing)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for thickening)
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
  • 1/4 cup whole milk or cream
  • Salt and white pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Place peeled and quartered Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to pot to steam dry for 1-2 minutes.
  2. While potatoes are hot, add softened butter and begin mashing. Gradually stir in milk or cream until smooth and creamy. Fold in shredded Gruyere cheese, seasoning with salt and white pepper. Set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced leek and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add diced carrots and mushrooms, cooking until they start to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in asparagus and snap peas, cooking an additional 3 minutes to keep them tender-crisp.
  5. Sprinkle flour evenly over vegetables and stir well to coat. Slowly pour in white wine or vegetable broth, stirring to deglaze the pan and lift browned bits.
  6. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and fresh thyme, then season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and fold in thawed peas.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spoon vegetable filling evenly into a 9×13-inch baking dish, smoothing out gently.
  8. Top vegetables with Gruyere mash, spreading evenly to cover filling completely. Optionally, run a fork lightly over the surface to create texture for a crispy finish.
  9. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until top is golden and bubbly. For extra browning, broil for 1-2 minutes watching carefully to avoid burning.
  10. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use Yukon Gold potatoes for creamy mash. Do not overcook vegetables to keep texture. Use room temperature butter and warm milk for smooth mash. If filling is too runny, add extra flour or simmer longer. Rest pie 5 minutes before serving. For extra crispy topping, sprinkle additional Gruyere before baking or broiling. Can substitute Gruyere with sharp cheddar or fontina. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour or cornstarch slurry and gluten-free broth. For dairy-free, use vegan butter, coconut or oat milk, and nutritional yeast.

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Keywords: spring vegetable shepherd pie, creamy shepherd pie, Gruyere mash, vegetarian shepherd pie, family dinner, comfort food, vegetable pie

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