Best Easy Cottage Pie Recipes

SUNNY'S EASY BREAKFAST COTTAGE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• For the bottom layer: In a large pan on medium-high heat, add the oil, sausage and chorizo. Using a wooden spatula or, even better, a wired and wavy potato masher, break up the chorizo and sausage until they are homogenous and resemble ground beef in its tiniest form. Once broken down, continue to cook until the sausage is cooked through and orange fat is rendered from the chorizo, 10 to 12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon to drain off excess fat, transfer the mixture to an 8-by-8-inch casserole dish.
• For the middle layer: In the same pan with the remaining fat from the meat, quickly add and saute the onions and peppers with a pinch of salt and pepper until tender and the moisture from being frozen is cooked out, 5 to 8 minutes. As before, use a slotted spoon to transfer the pepper/onion mixture to the casserole dish, draining off excess fat, and evenly spread this mixture over the top of the meat layer.
• Next, evenly layer the mozzarella cheese over the vegetables. Then use the American cheese slices to create another layer, pressing down once done to make everything level and compact.
• For the top layer: In a large bowl, add the hash browns, butter, steak rub and remaining fat from the pan. Season generously with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Sprinkle this layer on top of the cheese and gently press down, but not too tight so steam can escape.
• Bake, uncovered, until the top is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve with a shake of hot sauce or sunny-side up eggs over the top.

EASY SWEET COTTAGE CHEESE PIE WITH GRAHAM CRUST

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees (oven rack to second-lowest position).
• Butter a 9-inch glass pie plate (or use a 9-inch square baking dish).
• In a bowl combine cracker crumbs, melted butter, 3 tablespoons sugar and pinch of salt; stir until well combined.
• Press the crumbs evenly into prepared pie plate.
• Chill for 15 minutes.
• In another bowl stir together cottage cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, full-fat milk, vanilla and nutmeg; mix well to combine, then transfer to crust.
• Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until the filling if puffed, lightly golden and lightly set.
• Serve warm or cold.

EASY CHEESY COTTAGE PIE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. In a large skillet,melt butter. Add onion and cook until lightly browned,stirring frequently. Stir in beef,salt and pepper and cook 5-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink.
• 2. Stir in gravy and heat until bubbling. Spoon mixture into prepared casserole dish. In a small bowl,combine potatoes and cheese. Spread over top of casserole. Bake 15 to 20 minutes,or until potatoes are lightly browned and casserole is warmed through.

EASY COTTAGE PIE

Steps:

• 1. In a large skillet, heat 4 Tbsp. butter. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned.
• 2. Add the beef, salt and pepper, and cook until beef is browned.
• 3. Stir in the gravy and heat until bubbling.
• 4. Spoon the mixture into a greased 2-qt. casserole dish. Spread mashed potatoes over the top of meat and dot with pieces of remaining butter.
• 5. In a preheated 400-degree oven, bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are lightly browned.

EASY COTTAGE PIE RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Steps:

• Brown beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain; stir in sauce and heat through. Spread beef mixture in an ungreased 13"x9" baking pan. Prepare 12 servings of mashed potatoes as package directs. Carefully spread potatoes over beef mixture; top with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, or until cheese melts. Serves 8 to 10.