Shepherd’s pie is one of those treats that has been handed down through generations, and if you’re lucky enough to have some, you’re probably hoping desperately for leftovers.
But, now you have them, what will you do with them? After all, you don’t want to reheat them wrong and end up with rubbery, tough, or dry food after thoroughly enjoying this dish the first time, so let’s make sure you do it right.
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Can You Reheat Turkey Shepherd’s Pie?
Turkey shepherd’s pie could be made with either shredded or ground turkey, and either way, you don’t want to end up with dry turkey. It’s such an easy meat to dry out.
So, yes, you can reheat turkey, but you want to do very carefully.
The trick with turkey is to reheat it low and slow. Take your time and have patience. That can mean a few minutes in the microwave or air fryer or a half hour in the oven or toaster oven.
The truth is you can reheat any food that has been frozen or refrigerated. It’s all about taking the right approach with the correct appliance.
With foods that have been baked or grilled, you’re often going to get the best results using the oven or the grill. With foods that have been breaded or fried, you’ll typically get the best results using the air fryer or the oven.
With turkey shepherd’s pie, you’ll probably get the most out of your leftovers using the oven, but let’s run through each appliance just to be sure.
Should You Reheat Turkey Shepherd’s Pie?
But wait, before we get into how to reheat turkey shepherd’s pie, let’s cover the should of the matter.
After all, you don’t want to end up with food poisoning from one of your favorite dishes just because you reheated it improperly.
Honestly, if you didn’t get sick the first time, and you stored it properly, it’s unlikely you’ll get sick when reheating your food. You could probably eat it cold and be fine.
But don’t do that. It won’t be good.
Instead, follow the guidelines laid out by the USDA for reheating any leftovers, which is to reheat to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Of course, you should always do your own research. To get you started on that research, check out this article on reheating leftovers by Healthline.
How to Reheat Turkey Shepherd’s Pie in the Oven
Reheating turkey shepherd’s pie in the oven is the longest approach, but it might just be the best.
Remember, low and slow is the way to go. Also, the oven is how the turkey shepherd’s pie was made the first time around. We don’t want to mess with perfection, do we?
- Place your shepherd’s pie in an oven-safe dish and cover it with aluminum foil.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Bake the pie for 30-40 minutes and check the temperature. Heat for another 5-10 minutes if necessary.
- Enjoy!
How to Reheat Turkey Shepherd’s Pie in the Microwave
Reheating turkey shepherd’s pie in the microwave is quick and easy, but you might not get the best results if you don’t take care.
- Place the slice of pie you want to eat in a microwave-safe dish and cover it lightly with a damp towel.
- Heat in the microwave at full power for 1 minute and check the temperature. Heat for another minute and check again. Repeat this pattern in 30-second increments until it’s ready.
- Serve and enjoy!
How to Reheat Turkey Shepherd’s Pie in an Air Fryer
Reheating turkey shepherd’s pie in an air fryer can get you great results. The interior will be warm, and the exterior will be nice and crusty.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the slice of pie you want to eat in the air fryer basket and heat for 3-4 minutes or until the pie is heated throughout.
- Serve and enjoy!
How to Reheat Turkey Shepherd’s Pie on a Grill
Okay, of all the appliances I would recommend, the grill is the last place I would recommend for turkey shepherd’s pie, but if it’s all you’ve got to work with, we can make it work!
- Heat your grill to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or bring a high flame to your charcoal. Allow the grill to burn hot and high for several minutes until the charcoals are warmed.
- Wrap your shepherd’s pie in aluminum foil and place it on the grill, over indirect heat. Cover it if you can then allow it to heat for about 15-20 minutes.
- Check the internal temperature.
- Serve and enjoy!
How to Reheat Turkey Shepherd’s Pie in a Toaster Oven
The toaster oven is a great appliance for turkey shepherd’s pie. Honestly, it’s a handy appliance to have around as a backup or just because. It’s just like a conventional oven, but smaller, so it heats hotter and faster.
- Preheat your toaster oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place a slice of the pie on a shallow baking sheet and cover it with aluminum foil.
- Heat the pie for 30 minutes, check the internal temperature. Heat for another 10 minutes if necessary.
- Serve and enjoy!
How to Reheat Turkey Shepherd’s Pie in a Pan on the Stove
Perhaps one of the most unlikely appliances to use for reheating shepherd’s pie is the stovetop, but we can totally make this work!
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and drizzle some olive oil in the bottom of the pan.
- Place the turkey shepherd’s pie in the bottom of the pan and cover the pan with aluminum foil or a lid.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and allow it to cook for about 5 minutes.
- Check the pie to be sure it’s heated through. If necessary, flip the pie carefully and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Winner! – The Best Way to Reheat Turkey Shepherd’s Pie Is Using the Oven
Yes. It has to be the oven if you want your shepherd’s pie back in its original, delicious state. It will give you the same results as before, only this time it might even be better because the herbs, spices, and seasonings will have had the chance to blend together even more.
What do you think? Do you have a favorite way to reheat turkey shepherd’s pie? Let me know in the comments. I love to hear from my readers.
