{"id":94915,"date":"2025-09-16T19:43:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T23:43:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/?p=94915"},"modified":"2025-09-09T12:39:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T16:39:24","slug":"french-shepherds-pie-hachis-parmentier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/french-shepherds-pie-hachis-parmentier\/","title":{"rendered":"French Shepherd\u2019s Pie (Hachis Parmentier)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I wanted something that feels warm and a little <em>irresistible<\/em>, so I put together this <strong>Shepherd\u2019s Pie<\/strong> just for you. Juicy beef cooked with herbs, creamy mashed potatoes on top, and that golden crust that makes it impossible to wait before digging in. It\u2019s simple, it\u2019s comforting, and honestly\u2026 it might just steal your heart at the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-22.jpg\" alt=\"Slice of Shepherd\u2019s Pie with golden mashed potato topping on a plate.\" class=\"wp-image-94916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-22.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-22-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-22-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-22-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-22-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-22-400x533.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-from-bourguignon-to-mash\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Bourguignon to Mash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes this <strong>Shepherd\u2019s Pie<\/strong> so <em>irresistible<\/em> is the way the flavors play together. The beef filling is rich and savory, simmered gently with onions, garlic, and herbs until every spoonful tastes like comfort itself\u2014almost like a quicker version of <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/beef-bourguignon\/\">Beef Bourguignon<\/a>, only tucked into a cozy casserole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then comes the <em>mash<\/em>: smooth, buttery, and cloud-like, the kind of potatoes you\u2019d expect in <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-creamy-mashed-potatoes\/\">Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes<\/a>. Spread over the beef and finished with a golden crust, it turns into a <em>perfect contrast<\/em> of creamy and crisp. Every bite has a little crunch, a little melt, and a whole lot of \u201cplease pass me another slice.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-a-match-made-in-mash\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Match Made in Mash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients for Shepherd\u2019s Pie arranged: potatoes, ground meat, onions, carrots, peas, stock, butter and milk.\" class=\"wp-image-94917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every bite of this pie shines because of a few simple stars that bring the whole dish together. Here\u2019s what makes it so good:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Potatoes<\/strong> \u2013 Fluffy and smooth once mashed, they\u2019re the creamy crown that makes every forkful comforting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ground Beef<\/strong> \u2013 Rich, juicy, and hearty, it soaks up all the herbs and stock for that savory depth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Onions &amp; Garlic<\/strong> \u2013 The quiet flavor builders, turning the filling aromatic and slightly sweet as they caramelize.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fresh Herbs<\/strong> \u2013 Parsley, thyme, and tarragon weave in a gentle earthiness that keeps the dish bright and balanced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: Find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the&nbsp;<a href=\"#recipe-card\">Recipe Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-mash-layer-bake-repeat\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mash, Layer, Bake, Repeat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s how this <strong>Shepherd\u2019s Pie<\/strong> comes together\u2014each step building the comfort you\u2019ll taste in every bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-1.jpg\" alt=\"Peeled potato chunks boiling in salted water for the mash.\" class=\"wp-image-94918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-1-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Boil &amp; Mash<\/strong>. Peel, cut, and boil the potatoes until tender. Drain, mash with butter and milk, then season with salt.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-2.jpg\" alt=\"Onion, carrot, celery and garlic saut\u00e9ing to start the sauce.\" class=\"wp-image-94920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-2-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Soften the Aromatics<\/strong>. Heat olive oil and butter; cook onions and garlic until soft and lightly golden.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-6.jpg\" alt=\"Ground meat browning in a skillet for the filling.\" class=\"wp-image-94921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-6-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-6-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Brown the Beef<\/strong>. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until evenly browned.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-9.jpg\" alt=\"Meat sauce simmering with herbs, tomato paste and stock.\" class=\"wp-image-94922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-9-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-9-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Herbs &amp; Stock Simmer<\/strong>. Stir in beef stock, parsley, thyme, and tarragon. Season and simmer until slightly reduced.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-15.jpg\" alt=\"Mashed potatoes spread over the meat to make the topping.\" class=\"wp-image-94923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-15.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-15-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-15-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-15-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-15-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Layer<\/strong>. In a baking dish, spread the meat filling, then spoon the mashed potatoes on top and smooth.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-18.jpg\" alt=\"Shepherd\u2019s Pie baked until the potato top is crisp and golden.\" class=\"wp-image-94924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-18.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-18-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-18-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-18-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-18-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Crisp &amp; Finish<\/strong>. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the potatoes and bake until golden and slightly crispy. Let it rest before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s how I like to round out a meal when this pie is in the oven: a tray of tender, sweet-savory <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/honey-garlic-butter\/\">Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots<\/a> glazed with butter, honey and garlic, a warm slice of <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-buttermilk-cornbread\/\">Easy Buttermilk Cornbread<\/a> made with buttermilk, butter and a touch of honey for soaking up the gravy, a side of bright <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/sauteed-green-bean-recipe\/\">Buttery Saut\u00e9ed Green Beans<\/a> tossed with lemon juice and garlic, and if you want something cool and creamy, a scoop of <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/macaroni-salad\/\">Macaroni Salad<\/a> with crunchy veggies, dill pickles and a tangy mayo dressing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something fresh? My <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/carrot-salad\/\">Asian Carrot Salad with Ginger Peanut Dressing<\/a> is the dish you&#8217;ve been missing.<br> <br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757439044257\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I Freeze Shepherd\u2019s Pie?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Absolutely. Let it cool completely, wrap it tightly, and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat straight from frozen or thaw overnight in the fridge before baking.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757439592264\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I Swap The Herbs?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Of course. If tarragon isn\u2019t your thing, rosemary or sage work beautifully too. Just keep it fresh to get that pop of flavor.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757439606990\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I Use Chicken Stock Instead Of Beef Stock?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, though the flavor will be lighter. Beef stock gives a deeper, richer base that makes the pie feel heartier.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757439648498\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why Rest The Pie Before Serving?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Letting it sit for a few minutes keeps the layers from sliding apart and makes it easier to slice clean portions.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-21.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a plated slice showing creamy mash and meaty layer.\" class=\"wp-image-94925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-21.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-21-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-21-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-21-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-21-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shepherds-Pie-21-400x533.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-see-it-in-action-step-by-step\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">See It In Action: Step-By-Step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Recipe:  Shepherd\u2019s Pie (French Hachis Parmentier) - Cozy, Warm\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2D0FDvwnrZA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; 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wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-label\">By <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/about\/\" target=\"_self\">Karina Carrel<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-separated wprm-block-text-none\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">25<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">25<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-94928 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-none\" data-recipe=\"94928\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">6<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-none\">servings<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">This is my take on a classic Shepherd\u2019s Pie\u2014the French Hachis Parmentier. 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class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3.5&#032;oz&#032;butter\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3.5<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">butter<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;salt&#032;to taste\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">to taste<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">meat filling<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;onions &#032;finely chopped\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">onions <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;5&#032;garlic cloves&#032;minced\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">5<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic cloves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">minced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tbsp&#032;olive oil\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">olive oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;0.5&#032;oz&#032;butter\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">0.5<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">butter<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1.75&#032;lb&#032;ground beef\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1.75<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lb<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground beef<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;6.8&#032;oz&#032;beef stock\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">6.8<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">beef stock<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tbsp&#032;chopped parsley\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chopped parsley<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tbsp&#032;chopped tarragon\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\"><strong>tbsp<\/strong><\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chopped tarragon<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tsp&#032;\u00a0fresh thyme\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">\u00a0fresh thyme<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;salt and pepper&#032;to taste\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt and pepper<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><strong>to taste<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;oz&#032;breadcrumbs\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">breadcrumbs<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-94928-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-94928-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"94928\"><h3 id=\"recipe-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-94928-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Peel and cut potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water for about 20 minutes until soft. Drain, then mash with milk and butter. Season with salt.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-94928-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan. Add onions and garlic, cook until soft and lightly golden.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-94928-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add ground beef, cook until browned, breaking apart with a spoon.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-94928-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour in beef stock, add parsley, thyme, and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until liquid reduces slightly.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-94928-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat the oven to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-94928-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a baking dish, spread meat filling evenly. Top with mashed potatoes, spreading smoothly.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-94928-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the top.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-94928-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake for 15 minutes or until golden and slightly crispy. Rest a few minutes before serving.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-94928-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><h3 data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"152\">Little Things To Know<\/h3>\n<span data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"236\" style=\"display: block;\">A few simple tips to make sure your Shepherd\u2019s Pie turns out perfect every time:<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<ul data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"753\">\n<li data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"328\">\n<span data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"328\" style=\"display: block;\"><strong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"252\">Potatoes<\/strong>: Go for starchy ones like Russet or Yukon Gold for a fluffy, creamy mash.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"425\">\n<span data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"425\" style=\"display: block;\"><strong data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"342\">Texture<\/strong>: A few small lumps in the potatoes are totally fine and give a more rustic feel.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"542\">\n<span data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"542\" style=\"display: block;\"><strong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"437\">Herbs<\/strong>: Fresh parsley, thyme, and tarragon brighten up the filling. Swap tarragon for rosemary if you prefer.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"646\">\n<span data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"646\" style=\"display: block;\"><strong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"560\">Breadcrumbs<\/strong>: That final sprinkle gives the pie its golden crunch\u2014parmesan makes it even better.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"646\"><strong>Wine Option:\u00a0<\/strong>Traditional recipes call for deglazing the pan with red wine. You can add 1\/2 cup of dry red wine (like a Merlot) after browning the beef and before adding the stock, this will give the recipe a deeper complex flavor. Let it simmer and reduce by half before starting step 3.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"753\">\n<span data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"753\" style=\"display: block;\"><strong data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"662\">Leftovers<\/strong>: Store in the fridge for 2\u20133 days and reheat in the oven to keep the top nice and crisp.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-94928-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">698<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">42<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">29<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">46<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">14<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">22<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">96<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">418<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1239<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">799<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">38<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">105<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" 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