Italian Shepherd's Pie

I love dishes that are quick, easy and anyone can make. Those are the main reasons I take complicated recipes and simplify them. There is no point in eating the same thing day after day because we feel things are too complicated to make. When I get bored with my food I find that is when I am most prone to over eat. I try to eat more to satisfy the cravings caused my flavor boredom. Italian Shepherd’s Pie is a very simple recipe that anyone can make and is full of flavor.

Italian Shepherd’s Pie

1 unbaked 9-inch pastry shell
1 pound bulk sausage
1 cup cottage cheese
1 egg
1 ½ cups mashed potatoes (You may use leftovers or the pre-made mashed potatoes.)
¼ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ - ¾ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Bake empty pie crust about 7 minutes until lightly browned.
Fry sausage and drain.
While sausage is frying mix together cottage cheese and egg in a mixing bowl. Then add mashed potatoes, sour cream, oregano, salt and pepper to the cottage cheese and egg mixture; mix well.
Place sausage in the pie crust.
Cover the sausage with cheese.
Pour mashed potato mixture over the sausage and cheese.
Cover the crust edge with a ring or foil. Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes.

This pie is delicious with a sliced fresh tomato, cooked carrots and fried cabbage.

ENJOY!!!