My Mother's people emigrated from Scotland to Nova Scotia around 1900. This recipe came from her great aunt (married into the family) who grew up in Cape Breton and had many Acadian ancestors. I am told it is an old Acadian recipe.
Provided by davianng
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 3h
Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut up chickens; wash; place in stock pot with celery, carrot, onion, bay leaf, thyme and salt.
- Add enough water to cover well (about 5 cups).
- Simmer about 1 hour, or until chicken is just cooked.
- Remove chicken from broth; reserve broth.
- Skin and bone chicken; cut meat into 1 or 2 inch chunks.
- Peel potatoes and reserve in cold water to keep them from turning black.
- Grate potatoes into a bowl of cold water.
- When all potatoes are grated, squeeze out as much water as possible.
- Grease a 4-cup casserole with the 2 tablespoons butter.
- Spread 1/2 of the potatoes into bottom and sides of buttered casserole.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Place cut-up chicken pieces on top of potatoes in casserole.
- Spread on the remaining 1/2 of the potatoes.
- Measure out 4 or 5 cups of the reserved broth; bring to a boil; pour on the pie.
- Dot with the 3 Tablespoons of butter, salt and pepper.
- Bake in 400 degree Fahrenheit oven for 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
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[email protected]This pie is a great way to use up leftover cranberry sauce. I often make it after a holiday meal. It's a great way to use up all the leftover cranberry sauce.
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[email protected]This pie is a great way to use up leftover gravy. I often make it after a holiday meal. It's a great way to use up all the leftover gravy.
Aqib Hakeem
[email protected]This pie is a great way to use up leftover stuffing. I often make it after a holiday meal. It's a great way to use up all the leftover stuffing.
Jason Moore
[email protected]This pie is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. I often make it after a holiday meal. It's a great way to use up all the leftover mashed potatoes.
Sksajjad Toper
[email protected]This pie is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. I often make it after Thanksgiving or Christmas. It's a great way to use up all the leftover meat.
Andile Qwabe
[email protected]This pie is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and tangy filling, and they don't even realize they're eating vegetables.
Don Diz
[email protected]This pie is perfect for a potluck or a party. It's easy to transport and it always gets rave reviews.
Mahamat Hassan
[email protected]This pie is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then reheat it during the week for lunch or dinner.
Bisma Zehra
[email protected]This pie is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few leftover carrots, celery, and onions in my fridge, and this pie is a great way to use them up.
Prince Kaushal
[email protected]This pie is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling. I love eating it on a cold winter day.
Amina Akter
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pie, but this one is an exception. The crust is flaky and the filling is sweet and tangy. I could eat a whole pie by myself!
Rehana Bagum
[email protected]This pie is a family favorite. We make it every year for Thanksgiving. It's always a hit with everyone who tries it.
Kaden Rosario
[email protected]This pie is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's a great way to clean out the fridge.
Ahsan ali Banglani
[email protected]I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavor and the crust. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Diane Trevino
[email protected]This pie was a labor of love, but it was worth it! The end result was a beautiful and delicious pie that everyone loved. The crust was flaky and golden brown, and the filling was rich and flavorful. I would definitely make this pie again for a specia
BANDARI SRIKANTH
[email protected]I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I tried it. The pie was absolutely delicious. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a
Breanna Grubb
[email protected]This was the best rappie pie I have ever had! The crust was perfect, and the filling was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again and again.
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[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The pie was delicious and easy to make. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a new and exciting dish to try.
Jayden Baldera
[email protected]This rappie pie was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.