In the realm of comfort food, few dishes evoke nostalgia and warmth quite like Grandma Carlson's Turkey Pot Pie. This classic recipe, passed down through generations, combines tender chunks of turkey, a creamy and flavorful sauce, and a flaky, golden-brown crust to create a culinary masterpiece. But Grandma's pot pie is not just a singular dish; it's a collection of carefully curated recipes that come together to form a harmonious symphony of flavors. From the succulent turkey filling to the velvety sauce and the crispy crust, each element plays a vital role in creating this iconic dish.
The turkey filling is the heart of the pot pie, and it begins with slow-simmered turkey stock, infusing the pie with a rich and savory broth. The tender turkey meat, cooked to perfection, is then combined with a medley of vegetables, including carrots, celery, and peas, adding a delightful crunch and sweetness. The creamy sauce, made with a roux of flour and butter, envelops the filling in a velvety embrace, creating a smooth and cohesive texture. Finally, the golden-brown crust, made from a combination of butter, flour, and water, seals in all the flavors, providing a crispy and flaky barrier that contrasts beautifully with the soft filling. Grandma Carlson's Turkey Pot Pie is not just a recipe; it's a culinary journey that transports you back to simpler times, evoking memories of family gatherings and the warmth of home.
GRANDMA CARLSON'S TURKEY POT PIE
This savory comfort food dish is the most popular Thanksgiving leftover meal in our house. With the flakiest of pie crust and fresh herbs, it'll be a hit in yours as well.
Provided by WisconsinSweets
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Pot Pie Recipes Turkey Pot Pie Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour with salt. Using a pastry cutter, cut the vegetable shortening and 6 tablespoons of cold butter into the flour mixture until the butter and shortening are the size of small peas. Sprinkle on cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and gently gather the moistened dough together with a fork until it just begins to clean flour from the side of the bowl. Separate the dough into 2 equal-size pieces, form into rounds, and refrigerate until needed.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the carrots, onion, and celery with black pepper until the onions are translucent, about 8 minutes. Transfer the mixture into a bowl; set aside. Place 2 tablespoons of flour into a resealable plastic zipper bag, and toss the cooked turkey meat into the flour; shake the bag to coat. Melt 2 more tablespoons of butter in the same skillet over medium heat, and cook the turkey meat in the butter until the flour coating turns golden brown, about 10 minutes. Pour the chicken broth into the skillet about 1/2 cup at a time, and stir until the broth begins to simmer and thicken, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the cooked vegetables, green beans, cream of mushroom soup, cream-style corn, parsley, and thyme until the filling is thoroughly combined.
- Roll out one of the dough pieces on a floured work surface to a circle about 11 inches in diameter, then fit the crust into a 10-inch pie dish. Pour the filling into the bottom crust. Roll out the second crust into an 11-inch circle, lay it on top of the filling, then pinch and fold the two crusts together at the edges to seal. Cut 5 slits into the top crust to vent steam.
- Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake until the filling is bubbling and the crust is golden brown, about 25 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 68.6 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 868.1 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
FAST AND EASY TURKEY POT PIE
This pie is super fast and easy to make with leftover turkey.
Provided by KatieIng
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Pot Pie Recipes Turkey Pot Pie Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8-inch pie dish with 1 pastry crust; set the other crust aside.
- In a bowl, mix together the turkey, cream of chicken soup, seasoned salt and pepper, Cheddar cheese, and mixed vegetables. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie dish. Top the pie with the remaining pie crust, then pinch and fold the edges of the crusts together to seal. Cut a slit into the top of the pie crust with a sharp knife to vent the steam.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 49.4 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 950 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
CATHA'S INDIVIDUAL TURKEY POT PIES
A solid turkey pot pie recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover veggies or meat in your fridge at the end of the week or from big holiday meals. Don't have one of the vegetables listed? Just swap the equivalent of another veggie you do have in there! Have leftover cooked rice? Throw it in with the peas! Have chicken, ham, ground beef, pork roast, beef steak, etc. rather than turkey? Great, use what you have! One of our favorites is rotisserie chicken shredded up and stock that I make from those bones. Do what works for you. They freeze well and are a legit way to send a frozen care package meal to someone.
Provided by Catha
Time 2h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a large, 12-inch saute pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until just soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, and mushrooms and cook for another 4 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook for 1 minute. Add flour, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper; cook and stir for 1 minute more. Reduce heat to medium-low and slowly stir in chicken broth in order to avoid lumps. Bring back up to a simmer and cook until sauce thickens a bit, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in peas.
- Roll each portion of pie dough out to 1/8-inch thickness. Prepare 8 individual tins or crocks by placing one, upside-down, on the dough to imprint the size needed. Cut out 8 tops; make 4 to 5 small slits in each with a knife for venting. Set aside. Use remaining dough scraps to line the bottom of the tins/crocks.
- Fill the 8 crust-lined tins with 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups of pot pie filling. Lay the prepared crust tops over the filling and seal with your fingers or the tines of a fork.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crusts are golden and filling is bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 77.3 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 1263.8 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
TURKEY POT PIE
A perfect way to use up left over turkey. This pie tastes yummy, and will feed up to eight hungry people.
Provided by Charlotte
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Pot Pie Recipes Turkey Pot Pie Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Roll out bottom pie crust and place in the 10 inch pie pan and set aside.
- Place 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet. Add the onion, celery, carrots, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until the vegetables are soft. Stir in the bouillon and water. Bring mixture to a boil. Stir in the potatoes, and cook until tender but still firm.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in the turkey and flour. Add the milk, and heat through. Stir the turkey mixture into the vegetable mixture, and cook until thickened. Pour mixture into the unbaked pie shell. Roll out the top crust, and place on top of filling. Flute edges, and make 4 slits in the top crust to let out steam.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking for 20 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Cholesterol 38.2 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 668.9 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
GRANDMA'S TURKEY POT PIE
The comfort food of all time, chicken pot pie makes a great meal for a wintery day. It is also a great feel better meal to deliver to friends who have been ill or grieving. With a touch of sage for a flavour boost, and shortcuts for faster preparation, this is an ideal meal for busy Mom's.
Provided by Chef Dee
Categories Savory Pies
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix the potatoes and vegetables in a glass bowl and thaw in microwave, set aside.
- In a large saucepan, cook the onions in the butter until soft.
- In a small bowl, stir the flour and seasonings together,then stir this flour mixture into the butter and onions.
- Stir until smooth, then whisk the milk and chicken broth into the flour mixture, stirring until the broth comes to a boil and thickens.
- Add hashbrowns, vegetables and turkey.
- Line a 9" pie plate with one of the crusts, then fill with the turkey mixture.
- Lay the top crust over top,with a sharp knife slice small vents into the top crust.
- Seal the edges together by pinching the two crusts with damp fingers, then brush the top crust with beaten egg.
- Set on middle oven rack and bake for 45 min's at 400 degrees. Let the baked pot pie sit at room temperature for several minutes in order for the juices to thicken up.
- Serve with coleslaw and dinner rolls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1102, Fat 68.4, SaturatedFat 27.7, Cholesterol 167.1, Sodium 1411, Carbohydrate 86.2, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 1.8, Protein 37.9
Tips:
- Use a large pot or Dutch oven to make sure there's enough room for all the ingredients.
- Don't crowd the pot when you're browning the turkey. Cook it in batches if necessary.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your pot pie. This will add flavor and nutrients.
- Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be tender, but still have a little bit of crunch.
- Use a good quality pie crust. You can make your own or use a store-bought one.
- Trim the edges of the pie crust and fold them under before baking. This will help to seal in the filling.
- Bake the pot pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let the pot pie cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help to prevent the filling from spilling out.
Conclusion:
Grandma Carlson's Turkey Pot Pie is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a family meal. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your pot pie turns out perfectly every time. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try!
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