Easy Leftover Turkey Pot Pie is a crowd-pleasing meal that’s a snap to make. With tender chunks of turkey, peas, and carrots in a creamy gravy, and a topping of flaky puff pastry, this is a classic bake you’ll love to make!
Servings : 8
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 40 minutesmins
Resting Time 10 minutesmins
Total Time 1 hourhr
Ingredients
1large egg
1tablespoonwater
1frozen puff pastry sheet,thawed
4tablespoonsbutter
1small yellow onion,finely diced
2celery ribs,finely diced
1large carrot,finely diced
2cupsdiced leftover turkey,
¼cupall purpose flour
2 to 3cupsturkey broth,or you can also use chicken broth
In a small mixing bowl whisk together the egg and water; set aside.
On a lightly floured working surface, roll out the pastry sheet into a 12-inch square; cut the square into 16 small squares; set aside.
Melt butter in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet set over medium heat.
To the melted butter add onions, carrots, and celery; cook for 4 minutes.
Stir in the diced turkey.
Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir it around; continue to cook for 2 more minutes while constantly stirring.
Pour in the broth and continue to stir.
Add in the cream and peas; bring mixture to a boil.
Continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the mixture thickens.
Season with thyme, salt, and pepper; taste for salt and adjust accordingly.
Remove from heat.
Arrange previously cut puff pastry squares on top of the turkey mixture, each square slightly overlapping so that the entire surface of the creamy mixture is covered.
Using a pastry brush, brush the squares with previously prepared egg wash.
Optionally, sprinkle the top with sea salt.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until mixture is bubbly and top is browned.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade pot pie, puff pastry pot pie, thanksgiving leftover recipes