Cottage pie recipes

Make our classic meat and potato pie for a comforting dinner. This great-value family favourite freezes beautifully and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

Add a little 'mamma mia' to a beef stew with pancetta and oregano, and a crunchy topping of Parmesan-coated potatoes

We've taken the humble cottage pie to the next level by giving it defined layers, fluffier mash and a rarebit topping with extra gravy for serving

Add depth of flavour and chunky texture to cottage pie by using ox cheek – this makes it worthy of a special occasion. Enjoy with your favourite greens

Try this twist on the classic cottage pie. The creamy truffle flavour of celeriac makes it really comforting – an ideal family dish for cold winter nights

A hearty meal for all the family, by Gary Rhodes. You can prepare it up to a month in advance

A quick cottage pie that uses low-fat buttermilk in the mash

An Italian twist on an English classic, with sundried tomato, spinach and aubergine, this veggie pie makes a super budget supper

Spice up traditional cottage pie with Middle Eastern flavours and add chickpeas to the mashed topping for a more exotic beef mince recipe

Serve your family our hearty meat-free pie for dinner. The rich umami sauce is made with soy and mustard powder, and pumpkin seeds add a good crunch

Indulge in our venison version of cottage pie. The red wine is optional, but does add richness to the sauce and pairs well with the flavour of the meat

The classic family dish from the Cooking with Auntie Sara series - perfect for getting the kids involved

A classic reborn; a low-fat beef mince pie with a parsnip topping

The combination of braised beef and cheesy mashed potatoes will always be a family favourite

These rostis with beef mince are great for using up leftover mashed potato and are ideal for a family supper

Use penny buns or mixed wild mushrooms for this rich and earthy vegetarian recipe

Try a new topping for your comforting bake by adding cauliflower and a little cheddar cheese - there'll be some leftover for a second meal, too

The ultimate make-ahead comfort food dish - if you're spending a weekend in the country this dish will defrost as you travel

Use this great mince recipe as a base for bolognese or cottage pie - freeze a batch ready to whip out for last-minute dinners

Try this twist on cottage pie using venison instead of beef. If you don't fancy the spiced mash topping, you can swap that out, too, for a puff pastry lid