Turkey Pot Pie

Turkey pot pie is a delicious way to turn leftover turkey into a tasty new dinner! This recipe is a great way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey.

One of the best parts of holiday meals is the leftovers. After a day or two, though, it's nice to repurpose the leftovers into a new meal.

This turkey pot pie recipe is a great way to turn leftover turkey into a delicious new dish. The pot pie is easy to throw together, and it can also be put together and frozen so you can enjoy Thanksgiving leftover any time of year!

Ingredient notes and substitutions

• Mushrooms:  Celery would be an excellent substitute for the mushrooms. 
• Fresh herbs: You can use dried herbs in place of fresh ones, but you will only need about a quarter of the amount since they are more potent in flavor. 
• Turkey: You can use chicken in place of the turkey.
• Pie crust: You can use your favorite pie crust recipe in place of the store-bought refrigerated kind.

How to make turkey pot pie

Here you'll find step-by-step photos showing how to make this recipe. The full recipe, including ingredients, is given below.

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F.

Step 2: Line a 9-inch pie pan with one pie crust, and set it aside.

Step 3: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4: Add in the onions, carrots, and mushrooms, and cook until lightly golden brown. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.

Step 5: Mix in the rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and sage.

Step 6: Stir the flour and slowly whisk in the milk, chicken broth, and heavy cream.

Step 7: Cook the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes until a thickened sauce forms.

Step 8: Mix in the turkey and peas.

Step 9: Transfer the mixture to the pie crust.

Step 10: Place the second pie crust over the top and crimp the edges closed.

Step 11: In a small mixing bowl, whisk the egg and water together.

Step 12: Brush the egg wash over the top of the pie crust.

Step 13: Cut a few slits into the top of the crust.

Step 14: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. If the crust browns too quickly, tent with aluminum foil.

Step 15: Allow the pie to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Tips

• Browning: Pot pie crust can brown before the inside has heated through. If this starts to happen, simply tent the pot pie with foil.
• To freeze: Wrap the whole pie in a layer of plastic wrap and then a layer of foil. Place into the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw the pie in the refrigerator for 24 hours before baking the pie to reheat it.

Serving suggestions

Here are some ideas to help you round out your meal:

• Salad: A classic green side salad is a great light option to balance out the richness of the pie.
• Fruit salad: Fruit salad is a great choice to break up the some of the heaviness of the pot pie.
• Rolls: These are great to soak up some of that yummy gravy. 
• Vegetables: Adding a side of your favorite vegetable will help add some balance to the meal.

Storage

Any leftover turkey Pot Pie should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 4 days when properly stored in the fridge.

To reheat, you can place a slice of the turkey pot pie into the microwave until warmed. You can also place the pot pie back in the oven at 350F until the center is hot.

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