Turkey Pot Pie

This hearty turkey pot pie, with all-butter crust, is a comforting and satisfying meal, perfect for any day of the week. This savory pie is packed with tender chunks of turkey and a medley of vegetables, all enveloped in a creamy sauce and encased in a flaky, all butter crust. It’s a delightful way to enjoy a wholesome, homemade dinner that’s sure to please the whole family.

Although the filling is amazing in its own right, the crust is really the star of the show. I’m bias of course, but I feel like it’s flirting with perfection. How is the crust dense, light and flaky all at the same time? Either way, I could just snack on the crust throughout the day and be totally satisfied.

This recipe reminds me of holiday leftovers. Sure, you can make it anytime, but I always have leftover turkey after Christmas and Thanksgiving. The all-butter crust adds a touch of richness to the pie, while the savory filling, brimming with vegetables and turkey, makes it a substantial and satisfying dish.

The Chemistry of Turkey Pot Pie

The success of this pot pie hinges on the interplay of its components. The all-butter crust, with its layers of dough separated by butter, puffs up beautifully in the oven, creating a flaky and rich exterior. The filling, a combination of vegetables, turkey, and a creamy sauce made from butter, flour, chicken broth and cream, is a study in flavor and texture, The flour acts as a thickening agent, creating a sauce that’s rich and velvety, perfectly coating the tender vegetables and turkey.

Can you use leftover turkey for this pot pie?

Absolutely! This pot pie is an excellent way to use leftover cooked turkey, making it a fantastic post-holiday meal.

How do you ensure the crust doesn’t get soggy?

Properly preheating the oven ensures that the pie starts baking immediately, helping the crust to begin setting before the filling can make it soggy. Additionally, using an all-butter crust helps, as butter creates steam that lifts the dough layers.

A really great hack, to make sure the bottom crust section of your pie doesn’t get soggy, is to preheat the oven with an empty light metal cookie sheet in the oven. When you put the pie in the oven, put it right on the hot cookie sheet inside the oven and let it bake there. The hot cookie sheet will help transfer even amounts of heat into the bottom of the pie. Once I started doing this, I was always happy with how the crust turned out. Give it a try and let me know what you think.

Can this pot pie be made ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the pie in advance and refrigerate it before baking. You may need to add a few extra minutes to the baking time if its going straight from the fridge to the oven. Like a lot of other baked things, having more time in the fridge to rest before baking will make it even more flavorful and delicious because the flavors blend while resting.

You can also freeze the uncooked turkey pot pie for up to 2 months. When you are ready to bake it, take it straight from the freezer to the oven. Do not let it thaw out because that will make it soggy.

Why is there an egg wash on the crust?

The egg wash (a mixture of egg and water) brushed on the crust gives it a beautiful golden color and a slight sheen, enhancing the pie’s appearance. I’m vain with. my turkey pot pies. It’s all about looks. They need to be gorgeous. With or without the egg wash though, it’s super tasty!

What is in a turkey pot pie?

All-butter pie crust

Provides a flaky and flavorful base and top for the pie.

Butter & flour

Forms the roux for the creamy sauce.

Chicken broth & heavy cream

Create a rich, savory sauce.

Mixed vegetables (peas, corn, carrots & celery)

Add texture and nutrition.

Cooked turkey

The star of the filling, providing protein and flavor.

Seasonings (salt & pepper)

Enhances the overall taste.

Egg wash

Gives the crust a golden, glossy finish.

How to Store Turkey Pot Pie

Store your leftover pot pie in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the already baked pie for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven for the best texture

Recommended Products

• Pie dish
• Rolling pin
• Large saucepan
• Pastry brush

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