Shepherds Pie made with Ham & Cabbage!

Ham & Cabbage in a Shepherds Pie? Why not! This is a great way to use up some leftover ham! 

2 Pound Leftover Ham cubed

1/2 Head of Cabbage Shredded

1 Bag Frozen Peas & Carrots

1 Cup Leftover Ham Gravy or 1 Can of your favorite Cream Soup 

2 Cups Shredded Cheese use your favorite

4 Cups Leftover Mashed Potatoes

1 TBS Butter

In a large deep skillet; I used my 10 inch cast iron skillet & I baked it in this too; add the butter. Sauté the cabbage until soft. Now add the peas & carrots stirring & cooking until thawed & soft. Add the cubed ham & gravy or soup if using the soup. Stir well. Turn off heat & spread the cheese evenly over the top. Now I warm the mashed potatoes in the microwave adding enough milk to make them soft & spreadable. Spread the potatoes over the cheese spreading evenly over the entire surface,  Sprinkle with chopped parsley! Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour to 1hour & 20 minutes! The Shepherds Pie should be hot & bubbling & lightly brown! If you don't have a skillet you want to bake in a 9x13 deep baking dish will work. This makes 6 to 8 large helpings! Cut recipe in 1/2 if serving 4 or less!