Best 5 Spinach And Turkey Hand Pies Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Spinach and Turkey Hand Pies, a delightful combination of flaky crust, savory filling, and vibrant flavors. These handheld treats are perfect for on-the-go meals, picnics, or as a hearty snack. Discover the secrets behind their golden-brown crust, the juicy and flavorful turkey filling, and the vibrant spinach that adds a touch of freshness. Explore variations of this classic recipe, including a vegetarian version with a medley of roasted vegetables and a unique sun-dried tomato and feta filling. Each recipe is carefully crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring your hand pies turn out perfectly every time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPINACH PHYLLO HAND PIE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 hand pies

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small yellow onion, halved and sliced
One 10-ounce jar artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
3 cups packed baby spinach
Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking sheet
9 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed

Steps:

  • Melt 1 stick of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook until the onion is softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the artichoke hearts and stir. Pour in the cream and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and let the mixture thicken for 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the cream cheese and Parmesan and mix until smooth. Add the spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is fully wilted. Set the mixture to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Melt the remaining 1 stick butter in a small saucepan. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • On a clean work surface, halve and trim the phyllo sheets into 18 rectangular pieces (5 1/3 inches by 9 inches). Layer 3 phyllo sheets, brushing the top of each layer with melted butter. (Cover the remaining phyllo dough with plastic wrap and a damp cloth to keep from drying out.) Place 1/4 cup of the filling about 1 inch from the bottom of the phyllo rectangle. Fold the corner of the phyllo dough over the filling, creating a triangular filled pocket. Continue to fold, keeping the triangle shape, until completely sealed. Place it sealed-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets and filling until you have 6 hand pies.
  • Brush the top of the phyllo triangles with the remaining butter and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SPINACH-AND-TURKEY HAND PIES



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Greek-Style Turkey Meatloaf stars as the savory filling in these flaky phyllo-dough hand pies.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 turkey meatloaf, crumbled (about 3 cups), reserved from Greek-Style Turkey Meatloaf
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3/4 cup ricotta
1 ounce feta, crumbled (1/4 cup)
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Red-pepper flakes (optional)
12 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together meatloaf, spinach, ricotta, feta, and lemon zest and juice. Season with salt, pepper, and red-pepper flakes, if using.
  • Lay 1 sheet phyllo on a work surface and lightly brush with oil (keeping remaining sheets covered with a damp towel). Top with 2 sheets phyllo, brushing each with oil. Cut in half crosswise and stack. Place 1 scant cup meat mixture in center; flatten slightly. Fold long sides inward to cover filling, followed by top and bottom. Lightly brush all over with oil. Repeat to make 3 more pies. Bake on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet until golden, 25 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594 g, Fat 36 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 12 g

TURKEY HAND PIES



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Provided by Kelli Avila

Categories     Hand Pies

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon oil
1 small yellow onion, diced (1/2 cup)
1 stalk celery, diced (1/3 cup)
1 medium carrot, diced (1/3 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup dry white wine
1-½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme, or 2 teaspoons fresh
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour (or 2 tablespoons cornstarch)
2 cups stock (turkey, chicken or veggie)
2 cups (15 ounces; 425 grams) leftover turkey, diced
½ cup leftover veggies (see note)
2 tablespoons parsley, finely sliced
2-9" Pie Crust Dough
Egg wash (1 egg, whisked together with 1 tablespoon of water)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a dutch oven (or heavy bottomed stock pot) over medium heat. Once hot, add onion, celery and carrots and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Add wine and cook until it has reduced down almost completely.
  • Add the salt, pepper, thyme, butter and flour. Cook while stirring, until the butter has fully melted. Slowly whisk in the stock, about ½ cup at a time, until it is all combined. Bring the gravy to a boil, and then reduce the heat to let it simmer.
  • Add in the leftover turkey and veggies (if using frozen peas, wait to add them at the end) and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
  • Shut off the heat, add in parsley and season to taste. Let cool completely before placing in pie.
  • Roll out 1 disk of pie dough as thin as possible. Stamp out at least 8 4.5" circles from the dough. Pile the dough scraps on top of one another and roll out one more time, enough to get at least 2 more circles. Repeat this process with the other dough disk to yield roughly 20 dough circles.
  • Brush water around the edges of 1 circle of pie dough. Place ¼ cup of turkey filling in the middle. Place a circle of pie dough over the top and press down on the edges to seal the two pieces together. Crimp the edges of the bottom to the top to further seal the pie and to add a decorative touch. Place the pies on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Repeat with the remaining dough circles. When finished place the sheet pan inside a freezer to chill, while the oven preheats.

SPANAKOPITA HAND PIES



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We used 12-by-17-inch phyllo sheets for these hand pies. If yours are smaller, just use less filling. The baking time will be the same.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 small Yukon gold potatoes (about 8 ounces)
Kosher salt
1 bunch spinach (about 12 ounces), tough stems removed
1 bunch Swiss chard (about 1 pound), stems and leaves separated, stems chopped
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 small onion, chopped
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Freshly ground pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup grated kefalotyri cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
1 large egg
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
8 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Pierce the potatoes a few times with a fork. Microwave until softened but not completely cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Let cool slightly, then peel and finely chop; transfer to a medium bowl and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spinach and Swiss chard leaves and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Drain, then let cool in the colander, tossing occasionally and lightly pressing with a rubber spatula to remove the excess liquid. When cool enough to handle, transfer the greens to a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Coarsely chop and add to the bowl with the potatoes.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Swiss chard stems, onion, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and the spinach-chard mixture; cook, stirring, until well incorporated, 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool to room temperature. Add the cheeses, mint, dill, egg and lemon zest; stir to combine. (You can make the filling 1 day ahead; cover and refrigerate until ready to assemble.)
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F; line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay out 1 sheet of phyllo on a work surface with a long side facing you (keep the remaining sheets covered with a damp towel). Lightly brush with olive oil and lightly sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Fold in half like a book and brush with more olive oil and sprinkle with more breadcrumbs, then fold the top half down. Place 1/2 cup filling in the center and brush the edges with a little water. Bring the top two corners together over the filling and pinch the edges together to seal. Repeat with the bottom two corners; pinch closed. Pinch the two remaining edges closed. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Repeat to make 8 hand pies.
  • Transfer the hand pies to the oven and bake until golden brown and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SPINACH AND TURKEY PIE



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I altered a recipe found in a woman's magazine and came up with this. It's light and good with a crisp salad and a side of corn.

Provided by Cocoa

Categories     Poultry

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium chopped onion
1 lb ground turkey
2 (16 ounce) packages of chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup sliced black olives
12 ounces feta cheese (I use fat-free)
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon dried oregano
8 sheets phyllo dough or 1 package pastry dough

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Grease 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
  • Set aside.
  • Melt butter in large skillet over high heat.
  • Add onion.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cook until almost tender.
  • Add turkey and cook until no longer pink.
  • Add spinach, salt, pepper, nutmeg, pepper flakes and olives.
  • Cook 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to large bowl.
  • Stir in cheese, eggs, and oregano.
  • Place 1/2 dough in baking pan.
  • Spread spinach mixture on top.
  • Top with the other 1/2 dough.
  • Bake in 375 degree oven until browned.
  • About 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.8, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 198.3, Sodium 1211.4, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.2, Protein 23

Tips:

  • Prep the Filling First: Before assembling the hand pies, make sure the spinach and turkey filling is completely cooled. This will prevent the filling from becoming too watery and soggy.
  • Use a Sharp Knife: When cutting the puff pastry dough, use a sharp knife to ensure clean and precise cuts. This will help keep the hand pies from tearing.
  • Seal the Edges Properly: To prevent the filling from leaking out during baking, make sure to seal the edges of the hand pies thoroughly. You can do this by pressing them together with a fork or using a pastry crimper.
  • Egg Wash for a Golden Crust: For a beautifully golden and flaky crust, brush the tops of the hand pies with an egg wash before baking. This will also help the hand pies brown evenly.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Baking Sheet: Make sure to leave enough space between the hand pies on the baking sheet so that they have room to expand during baking. Overcrowding can result in uneven cooking and soggy crusts.

Conclusion:

These spinach and turkey hand pies are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or main course. With their flaky crust, flavorful filling, and ease of preparation, they are sure to be a hit with family and friends alike. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in these delightful treats!

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