Serves:
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
After the excess of Christmas day, sleigh those leftovers with Richard’s Christmas cottage pie. meaty, creamy and the perfect Post-Christmas family dinner.
1. Add the milk, plain flour, butter and bay leaf into a saucepan.
2. Place the saucepan over a medium heat and whisk continuously until the butter melts and the sauce is thickened & smooth. Season with salt & pepper. (You’ll want to remove the bay leaf before using)
3. Mix the shredded turkey meat, ham, root vegetables and shredded sprouts into the white sauce.
4. When thoroughly mixed, tip into a baking dish and leave to cool.
5. Once cooled, top the mixture with the mashed potato & stuffing mixture. Smooth out the edges, then fluff the top up with a fork to create ridges.
6. Bake at 200°C for 30 minutes until golden on top.
7. Add a big dollop of cranberry sauce into the gravy mix and serve.
