Leftover Turkey Pot Pie Recipe

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This Turkey Pot Pie recipe is literally the BEST way to use that leftover Thanksgiving turkey. With it's flaky pie crust, crumbled bacon, diced turkey and vegetables all mixed up in the best creamy gravy you can ever imagine, you're going to want to make this all year round!

OMG guys. This is my new favorite meal (I know....I say this a lot). Hands down. It was total love at first bite.

This easy leftover turkey pot pie is so creamy and decadent, packed full of delicious flavorful turkey, bacon, butter, white wine, cream, etc. etc. It's just so good.

You NEED this turkey pot pie (and this Instant Pot chicken pot pie if I'm being honest). I'm totally serious. We've moved totally past want into need.

I still have some leftovers, but am sad because I'm sure the boyfriend will finish it off while I'm at work "wipes tear from face."

But it's ok, because you know what? This is SO EASY to make. You don't even have to have leftover turkey. Buy some turkey from the store, cook it up and MAKE THIS POT PIE.

I seriously cannot wait to make this again.

Why This Recipe Works

1. Store bought pie crust makes it super simple and easy to make;
2. It has bacon which we all know makes everything delicious;
3. It works great as a make ahead dish, and is awesome as leftovers;
4. It starts with a light roux which helps to thicken the filling giving it the "pot pie" consistency.

The Ingredients

As usual, I'm all about the store bought pie crust. You'll need two for this recipe. Store bought pie crust just makes everything easier. But if you are really set on making crust (you're a better person than me) head over to use this Pie Crust recipe from Add a Pinch.

This is a great way to use that leftover Thanksgiving turkey. Just dice it up and you're ready to go.

But if you don't have leftovers, just buy some turkey at the store, dice it up, season with salt and pepper and cook it in some bacon grease.

Yes, bacon grease is the best way to cook the turkey for ultimate flavor. But use butter if you don't have bacon grease.

Find the ingredients at the grocery store, or start early and pick up some of the ingredients on Amazon (affiliate links):

• Turkey
• Bacon
• Peas
• Pie Crust
• Butter
• Flour
• Onion
• Chicken stock
• Peas
• Potatoes
• Carrots
• Black pepper
• Cayenne pepper
• White wine
• Cream

Step By Step Instructions

First, cook the bacon and drain, reserving the bacon fat. Set aside. Boil the potatoes and carrots for about 5-7 minutes, until just barely tender. Don't overcook them or they will turn to mush in the pot pie.

While the potatoes and carrots cook, grease a 1 ½ quart casserole dish with butter or bacon grease and place one of the pie crust inside, making sure the edges come up over the top of the dish.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Add the butter and flour to the skillet with the bacon grease. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes.

Add the onion and cook 2-3 minutes, until softened. Add the potatoes, peas and carrots and mix. SLOWLY add the white wine, stirring constantly.

Add the chicken stock, a little at a time until a gravy starts to form. Add the salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.

Add the bacon and turkey and stir. The mixture should be pretty thick, but have a gravy-like consistency. If it is too thick, add a little more broth.

Add the cream and stir. Remove from heat. Add additional salt to taste if necessary.

Pour the mixture into the pie crust lined casserole dish.

Cover with the other pie crust, sealing the edges. Remove any remaining pie crust edges. Cut a couple slits in the top to allow the pot pie to breathe while cooking.

Bake for 30 minutes. Remove and let cool 5-10 minutes before serving. Get ready to be the happiest person on the planet.

Expert Tips

1. Instead of one large pot pie, you can also make mini pot pies by using a well greased muffin tin. Reduce the bake time to about 15-18 minutes (tops should be golden brown);
2. This recipe also works for chicken.
3. When cooking the vegetables, be careful not to overcook. Otherwise they will become mushy and fall apart in the pot pie. They should be able to be pierced with a fork, but not easily mashed.
4. You DO NOT need to bake the pie crust before making this pot pie.
5. When making the roux (flour and butter), make sure to stir continuously to prevent it from burning.
6. It is important to add the liquid to the roux very slowly. If you add it too quick, it may become lumpy. Add it slowly while stirring constantly.
7. When placing the first pie crust in the baking sheet, make sure it comes up over the edges. It is easier to seal to the top this way.
8. Cut slits in the top of your pie crust after the bottom is filled to allow the pie to breathe (preventing explosions).

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I have to bake the pie crust before filling it? Not for this recipe. For some sweet pies that have a pudding like filling, it is recommended to blind bake the pie crust before filling it. This is not necessary for this recipe.
2. Can this turkey pot pie be made ahead of time? This turkey pot pie can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the fridge (cover in plastic wrap) overnight. Follow recipe instructions when you're ready to bake. Note if you make it ahead of time this way, the crust may become slightly soggy. You can also prepare the filling ahead of time and assemble the pot pie hen you're ready to bake it.
3. Can you freeze turkey pot pie? Assemble the pot pie and wrap in freezer safe plastic. Freeze for up to 3 months. To cook from frozen, wrap the crust in foil and bake at 375 for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake another 15-20 minutes on 400 until the crust is golden brown.

How To Use Thanksgiving Leftovers

• Turkey and Dumplings Soup;
• Leftover Turkey Fajitas
• Turkey Lentil Soup;
• Crispy Stuffing Balls;
• Instant Pot Turkey Chili;
• Turkey Ramen;
• Leftover Stuffing Breakfast Casserole from Sweet & Savory;
• Turkey Bone Broth.

Did you make this turkey pot pie recipe? Rate the recipe and leave a comment to let me know how it turned out!