{"id":304260,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-24T23:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sweet-potato-shepherd-s-pie\/"},"modified":"2024-02-07T09:23:39","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T15:23:39","slug":"sweet-potato-shepherd-s-pie","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sweet-potato-shepherd-s-pie\/","title":{"rendered":"Sweet Potato Shepherd\u2019s Pie"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shepherd’s pie is a classic for a reason. Perfectly seasoned ground meat and vegetables layered beneath a cloud of mashed potatoes is the ultimate winter comfort food<\/a>. For an update on the classic, try a sweet potato shepherd’s pie. You’ll love the pop of color, hint of sweetness and boost of nutrients from the sweet potatoes.<\/p>\n

In this recipe, mashed sweet potatoes take the place of white potatoes in a traditional shepherd’s pie<\/a>, covering the meat-and-vegetable filling in a blanket of fluffy goodness. A few dashes of warm, autumnal spices complement the sweet earthiness of sweet potatoes, giving this dish a truly cozy, wintry vibe. Here’s how to make it at home, plus plenty of ideas for variation.<\/p>\n

Ingredients for Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie<\/h2>\n