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Sausage Florentine Shepherd’s Pie

In this Italian take on traditional shepherd’s pie, sausage takes the place of ground beef (or lamb), and spinach replaces the green veggies. Zesty tomatoes, Italian cheese blend and garlicky mashed potatoes make this dish incredibly long on flavor, even though the ingredient list is short. —Leah Lyon, Ada, Oklahoma
Sausage Florentine Shepherd’s Pie
Sausage Florentine Shepherd’s Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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  • Total Time
    Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min. + standing
  • Makes
    6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bulk mild Italian sausage
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, lightly drained
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 3 cups shredded Italian cheese blend, divided
  • 1 package (24 ounces) refrigerated garlic mashed potatoes

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook sausage, crumbling meat, until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes; drain. Stir in tomatoes, spinach and 2 cups cheese.
  • Pour sausage mixture into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; top evenly with mashed potatoes. Bake 20 minutes; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until cheese is melted and top begins to brown, about 20 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Test Kitchen Tips
  • Like a little more spice in your life? Substitute your favorite hot Italian sausage for the mild version.
    • Nutrition Facts
    1 serving: 540 calories, 34g fat (16g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 1439mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein.

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    • MrsB
      Sep 22, 2020

      It tasted good. The flavor was pleasing but the texture was to mushy.

    • mythyagain
      Jan 22, 2019

      No comment left

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