Quorn Cottage Pie Vegetarian British Classic
Description
Quorn Cottage Pie is a hearty, comforting vegetarian twist on the traditional British classic, made with flavourful Quorn mince, rich vegetables, and creamy mashed potato topping baked until golden and bubbling. Perfect for meat-free dinners, meal prep, or cozy family meals, this dish delivers all the savoury satisfaction of classic cottage pie without sacrificing taste or texture. Packed with protein and vegetables, Quorn Cottage Pie is a wholesome and budget-friendly recipe suitable for vegetarians or anyone looking to reduce meat consumption. The rich tomato-based filling combined with buttery mashed potatoes creates a delicious balance of flavours and textures. Serve this easy homemade cottage pie with steamed greens or gravy for a warming meal ideal for colder evenings.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Serving Number
4 servings
Quorn Cottage Pie
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a baking dish and set aside.
- Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until fork tender. Drain well.
- Mash potatoes with butter and milk until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, cooking for 5–6 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Quorn mince and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mix in tomato purée, chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock, thyme, rosemary, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–12 minutes until thickened.
- Spoon the Quorn mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes evenly on top, creating texture with a fork.
- Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the top if using.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and bubbling around the edges.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Rough up the mashed potato with a fork before baking for extra crispy golden peaks.
- Add peas or sweetcorn to the filling for extra color and texture.
- A splash of red wine (or extra stock) can deepen the filling flavor.
- Let the filling reduce properly so the pie slices neatly after baking.
- Freeze leftovers in portions for an easy future meal.
