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Turkey pot pie is a comforting American dish that often emerges during the colder months, utilizing leftover turkey from holiday feasts. This dish embodies the spirit of 'waste not, want not,' transforming simple ingredients into a hearty meal that warms the soul. Today, it has variations across households, with some opting for different proteins or adding unique spices, making it a beloved comfort food.

Ingredients

  • turkey
  • pie crust
  • carrots
  • peas
  • onion
  • celery
  • garlic
  • chicken broth
  • heavy cream
  • thyme
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • butter
  • flour
  • parsley
  • bay leaf

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. 2Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3Add onion, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. 4Stir in carrots and peas; cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. 5Sprinkle flour over the mixture; stir to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  6. 6Gradually add chicken broth, stirring constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  7. 7Stir in heavy cream, thyme, salt, black pepper, and parsley; remove from heat.
  8. 8Add cooked turkey to the mixture; stir to combine.
  9. 9Roll out pie crust and fit it into a pie dish.
  10. 10Pour turkey filling into the pie crust; cover with another crust, sealing edges.
  11. 11Cut slits in the top crust for steam to escape.
  12. 12Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
  13. 13Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Ingredient Alternatives

heavy cream

Healthier: Greek yogurt

Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

Healthier: olive oil

Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a different flavor profile.

chicken broth

Healthier: vegetable broth

Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made from scraps.

pie crust

Healthier: whole wheat crust

Cheaper: store-bought crust

Whole wheat crust adds fiber and nutrients.

Techniques

sautéingbakingthickening

Equipment

large skilletpie dishrolling pinmixing spoon
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Also Known As

Turkey PieTurkey and Vegetable Pie

Recipe Information

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Turkey Pot Pie

Cultural Context

Turkey pot pie is a comforting American dish that often emerges during the colder months, utilizing leftover turkey from holiday feasts. This dish embodies the spirit of 'waste not, want not,' transforming simple ingredients into a hearty meal that warms the soul. Today, it has variations across households, with some opting for different proteins or adding unique spices, making it a beloved comfort food.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 slices white bread
4 slices crispy bacon
2 cups leftover turkey slices
1/4 cup mayo
1 cup iceberg lettuce
1 medium tomato

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a different flavor profile.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made from scraps.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat crust

💰Cheaper: store-bought crust

Whole wheat crust adds fiber and nutrients.

1

Prepare the white bread as the base for the sandwich.

2

Layer crispy bacon on one slice of bread.

3

Add leftover turkey slices on top of the bacon.

4

Spread mayo on another slice of bread and place it on top of the turkey.

5

Add iceberg lettuce and tomato slices to the sandwich.

6

Cut the sandwich in half and serve.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbakingthickening

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Turkey PieTurkey and Vegetable Pie

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