Ham Shepherd’s Pie

Directions

1Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ham, leeks, salt, and pepper; cook until the onion has softened some, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme and cook for about 1 minute, then add the flour and cook for 1 minute more.

2Add the stock, increase the heat to bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the peas and carrots, remove from heat.

Mashed Potato Topping

1Meanwhile, cover the potatoes in a pot with cold water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, and cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes; drain and transfer to a bowl.

2To the bowl, add milk and butter and mash until smooth and the butter has melted. Stir in the cheese, salt, and pepper until the cheese has melted.

To finish

1Heat the oven to 400˚ F.

2Put the filling in a casserole dish and cover with the mashed potato topping.

3Bake for 20 - 25 minutes.

4Broil until browned on top, 1 - 2 minutes.