French Canadian Shepherds Pork Pie With Variations Recipe

Experience a comforting and flavorful twist on the classic shepherd's pie with this authentic French Canadian recipe! This nourishing one-dish meal features tender ground pork, creamy mashed potatoes, and exciting variations to suit your taste. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 55 mins

Calories 661.6 kcal

Protein 72g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for French Canadian Shepherds Pork Pie With Variations

Mashed Potatoes
1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
Ground Pork
Onion
4 tablespoons butter

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How to Make French Canadian Shepherds Pork Pie With Variations

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Peel and chop 2 lbs potatoes. Boil until tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain and mash thoroughly.
Season mashed potatoes with 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper.
In a large skillet, brown 1 lb ground leftover cooked pork. Add 1 cup chopped fried onions.
Season pork mixture with 1 tsp rosemary, ½ tsp thyme, ¼ tsp marjoram, ¼ tsp parsley, ¼ tsp savory, ½ tsp garlic powder, and ¼ tsp black pepper.
In a small saucepan, heat 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn.
In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, layer half of the mashed potatoes, then the creamed corn, and finally the ground pork mixture. Top with the remaining mashed potatoes.
Dot the top with 4 tablespoons of butter.
Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and crusty.
**Variations:**
* **Apple Variation:** Replace creamed corn with 2 cups applesauce. Garnish with thin slices of apple sautéed in 2 tablespoons of butter.
* **Asparagus Variation:** Replace creamed corn with 1 (19 ounce) can of coarsely chopped asparagus.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

48 g

Sugar

36g

Fat

59g

Carbs

22g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make French Canadian Shepherds Pork Pie With Variations?

French Canadian Shepherds Pork Pie With Variations takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 25 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in French Canadian Shepherds Pork Pie With Variations?

French Canadian Shepherds Pork Pie With Variations has approximately 661.6 calories per serving, with about 72 g protein, 22 g carbohydrates and 44 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for French Canadian Shepherds Pork Pie With Variations?

The key ingredients for French Canadian Shepherds Pork Pie With Variations are Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Corn, Ground Pork, Onion, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.