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Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

This Leftover Turkey Pot Pie transforms holiday leftovers into a satisfying meal. With creamy filling and a flaky crust, it’s a family favorite that brings everyone together.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 strips bacon (approx 57g), diced
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
  • ½ cup diced yellow onion (66g) (about ½ medium onion)
  • 1 stalk celery (approx ½ cup or 65g), diced
  • 1 small carrot (approx ½ cup or 76g), diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon ground sage
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper (plus more to taste)
  • ⅓ cup (41g) all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup (79ml) chicken or turkey stock
  • 1 cup (237ml) nonfat milk (whole milk may be substituted)
  • ½ cup frozen corn (62g), thawed
  • 1 cup frozen peas (110g), thawed
  • 1 cup chopped cooked green beans (100g)
  • 2 cups shredded cooked turkey (264g)
  • 2 recipes pie crusts (consider using refrigerated crusts for convenience)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Cook diced bacon in a medium saucepan until browned, then set aside.
  • Add olive oil to the pan and sauté diced onion, celery, and carrot for 3-5 minutes.
  • Stir in dried thyme, ground sage, salt, and pepper, then add flour and mix for 1 minute.
  • Gradually stir in stock and milk until thickened, then fold in corn, peas, green beans, turkey, and bacon.
  • Place one pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate, fill with the mixture, and top with the second crust.
  • Seal edges and cut slits in the top crust.
  • Bake for 40-55 minutes until crust is golden brown.

Notes

Ensure the filling is hot before adding the top crust for even cooking.
Allow the pot pie to cool slightly before slicing for a cleaner presentation.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 340
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 750
  • Fat: 16
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 36
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 18
  • Cholesterol: 45