Description

Hungry for something different, but don't know what? Try this variation of the traditional shepherd's pie using sweet potatoes and sausage instead of mashed potatoes and beef.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled (cut into 2-inch chunks)
• 1 oz. unsalted butter
• 2 T. maple syrup
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 T. olive oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
• 8 Chicken and Apple Sausage links (cut into 1/2-inch slices)
• 1 c. frozen petit peas
• 1 c. frozen corn kernels
• 2/3 c. heavy cream
• 1 1/2 t. curry powder
• hot sauce, to taste

Steps

1. Boil the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan of salted water. Drain, return to the pan; stir over medium heat until excess moisture evaporates, about 5 minutes. Add the butter and syrup; mash until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. In a large saute pan, heat the oil. Add the onions and garlic; saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in the remaining ingredients.