Turkey Cottage Pie

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 envelope Lipton Recipe Secrets Golden Onion Soup Mix
2 cups water
2 cups cut-up cooked turkey or chicken
1 package (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese (about 5 ounces), divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper
5 cups hot mashed potatoes


Preheat oven to 375°F.

In large saucepan, melt butter and add flour; cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until golden. Stir in golden onion soup mix thoroughly blended with water. Bring to a boil, then simmer 15 minutes or until thickened. Stir in turkey, vegetables, 1 cup cheese and pepper. Turn into lightly greased 2-quart casserole; top with hot potatoes, then remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake 30 minutes or until bubbling.

Microwave Directions:

In 2-quart casserole, heat butter at High (100% power) 1 minute. Stir in flour and heat uncovered, stirring frequently, 2 minutes. Stir in golden onion soup mix thoroughly blended with water. Heat uncovered, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or until thickened. Stir in turkey, vegetables, 1 cup cheese and pepper. Top with hot potatoes, then remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Heat uncovered, turning casserole occasionally, 5 minutes or until bubbling. Let stand uncovered 5 minutes. For additional color, sprinkle, if desired, with paprika.

Makes about 8 servings


Helpful Tips

Dress up this casserole for a special occasion by spooning the mashed potatoes into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe the potatoes over the top in a decorative design.