Description
A delicious twist on the classic cottage pie, this Southern Cottage Pie features layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy cheese sauce, and tender potatoes, all baked in a flaky crust. Perfect for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
For the Pie:
- 1 ½ pounds mini red potatoes, quartered, boiled until tender, and drained
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 4–5 green onions, chopped
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic (+ ¼ teaspoon for cheese sauce)
- Salt & pepper to taste (+ ¼ teaspoon each for cheese sauce)
- 1 pint half and half cream
- 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 deep-dish, refrigerated pie crusts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a medium saucepan, over low heat, slowly warm the cream.
- Grease the bottom and sides of the skillet.
- Bake for 45 min. to 1 hour.
- Let cool 10-15 minutes before serving.
In a large skillet, brown the meat. While browning, add chopped green onions. Add salt, pepper, and minced garlic & season to taste. When browned, set aside to cool.
Add ¼ tsp. each of salt, pepper, and minced garlic. When the cream is warm, add the cheese ½ C at a time, stirring until melted each time. Remove from heat and set aside.
Line the bottom with one pre-made crust. Fill with meat, cover with potatoes, pour cheese sauce, and top with second crust. Seal edges and cut slits for venting.
Notes
- Be careful not to over brown the ground meat or over boil the potatoes.
- Use a 10-inch cast iron skillet for best results.
- Sealing the pie crusts may be messy, but it’s worth it!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 807 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 513mg
- Fat: 55g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Protein: 33g
