Best 5 Thanksgiving Leftovers Pie Recipes

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Thanksgiving leftovers, a feast of flavors begging to be enjoyed beyond the holiday itself. From the golden-brown turkey to the tart cranberry sauce, every dish tells a tale of culinary delight. But why let these delectable morsels fade into the fridge, when they can be transformed into a new masterpiece? Introducing the Thanksgiving Leftovers Pie, a savory symphony of flavors that harmonizes your favorite holiday dishes into one irresistible creation.

Wrapped in a flaky, golden crust, this pie boasts layers of succulent turkey, bathed in a rich gravy infused with aromatic herbs. Tangy cranberry sauce adds a burst of vibrant flavor, while stuffing, a savory medley of bread, herbs, and spices, provides a hearty foundation. Green beans, crisp and slightly sweet, add a touch of freshness, while mashed potatoes, creamy and comforting, lend a velvety texture. This culinary masterpiece is not just a dish; it's a celebration of Thanksgiving's bounty, a testament to the joy of transforming leftovers into something extraordinary.

In this article, we present a collection of Thanksgiving Leftovers Pie recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional to the innovative, these recipes cater to every palate. Discover the secrets of creating the perfect pie crust, flaky and tender, the key to holding all the delicious layers together. Learn how to craft a rich and flavorful gravy that elevates the turkey to new heights. Explore creative ways to incorporate stuffing, cranberry sauce, green beans, and mashed potatoes, ensuring each ingredient shines in its own right.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes will guide you through the process with clear instructions and helpful tips. With step-by-step guidance, you'll be able to assemble your Thanksgiving Leftovers Pie with confidence, knowing that you're creating a dish that will delight your taste buds and impress your guests. So gather your leftover treasures, embrace the spirit of culinary creativity, and embark on a journey of flavor with our collection of Thanksgiving Leftovers Pie recipes.

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

THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS TURKEY SHEPHERD'S PIE



Thanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Shepherd's Pie image

Make and share this Thanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Shepherd's Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 28

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
2 carrots, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)
1/4 teaspoon spice essence or 1/4 teaspoon creole seasoning, recipe follows
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 ounces mushrooms, stemmed, wiped clean, and sliced
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leave
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons tomato paste
2 -2 1/2 cups chopped roasted turkey (white and or or dark meat) or 2 -2 1/2 cups shredded roasted turkey (white and or or dark meat)
1 1/4 cups chicken stock or 1 1/4 cups canned chicken broth
1/2 cup green peas
4 cups leftover mashed potatoes
3/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese or 3/4 cup cheddar cheese
chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9-inch square or 2.2 quart baking dish with the butter and set aside.
  • In a large saute pan or skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, carrots, Essence, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, until the onions are soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 20 seconds. Add the mushrooms, thyme, and bay leaf and cook, stirring, until the mushrooms are soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until thick, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the meat and stir well to combine. Gradually add the stock and then the peas, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the mixture is thickened, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and discard the bay leaf. Carefully transfer to the prepared dish and spoon the potatoes over the meat mixture, spreading to the edges. Sprinkle with the cheese and bake until the cheese is bubbly and the potatoes are crisp around the edges, 22 to 25 minutes.
  • Let sit for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS: SHEPHERD'S PIE RECIPE BY TASTY



Thanksgiving Leftovers: Shepherd's Pie Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: butter, onion, carrot, peas, mushrooms, turkey, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, pepper, gravy, heavy cream, mashed potato, cooking spray

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup carrot, chopped
1 cup peas
1 cup mushrooms
3 cups turkey, cooked, diced
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 cup gravy
½ cup heavy cream
4 cups mashed potato
cooking spray, as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Melt butter in a large pot. Then add onions and carrots and cook until tender (about 5 minutes on medium heat).
  • Add in mushrooms and peas. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Then, add in the turkey, salt, pepper, parsley, and thyme and stir until well-blended. Pour in the gravy and heavy cream, stir, and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a greased baking dish or ramekins. Top with leftover mashed potatoes (use a piping bag to achieve the look of our pie).
  • Mist with nonstick cooking spray. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are lightly browned and the filling is bubbly around the edges. (This may get messy, so clean up the edges before serving.)
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1310 calories, Carbohydrate 194 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 55 grams, Sugar 16 grams

THANKSGIVING-LEFTOVERS SHEPHERD'S PIE



Thanksgiving-Leftovers Shepherd's Pie image

Thanksgiving leftovers can be enjoyed all at once when combined in this delicious and creative take on a classic shepherd's pie.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups cooked stuffing
1 cup cranberry sauce, plus more for topping (optional)
1 pound sliced cooked turkey
10 ounces glazed carrots, (or another leftover vegetable)
4 to 6 tablespoons gravy
3 to 4 cups mashed potatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a 9- to 10-inch pie plate, mound stuffing on bottom; layer with cranberry sauce, turkey, and carrots. Drizzle with gravy; spread potatoes over surface to sides of dish. Top with more cranberry sauce, if desired.
  • Place pie on a baking sheet, and bake until heated through and potatoes are golden, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool slightly.

THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS ENCHILADA PIE



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This recipe was developed for a special kids' edition of The New York Times, but we've found that people of all ages love it. It sounds a little strange, but we promise you, it's surprisingly delicious. It's easy to make, and anything you don't already have on had can be picked up from the corner store. We used leftover turkey, braised greens and mashed sweet potatoes, but feel free to experiment with savory dishes like sautéed brussels sprouts, cornbread stuffing or mashed potatoes. Top your slice with cranberry sauce salsa, a dollop of sour cream and a scattering of roasted pumpkin seeds. (We used a mix of Velveeta, Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses because the Velveeta helps prevent clumping, but, if processed cheese bothers you, leave it out and add a half-cup more Cheddar or Monterey Jack.)

Provided by Margaux Laskey

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, burritos and nachos, casseroles, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing the pie plate (or nonstick cooking spray)
¼ cup chopped onion
½ teaspoon cumin
2 cups leftover cooked turkey, shredded
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
8 5 ½-inch soft corn tortillas
1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
2 cups Thanksgiving leftovers (used singly or a combination of sweet potatoes, sautéed greens or corn, or canned black beans, drained)
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese or any combination of shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack
1/2 cup (4 ounces) Velveeta cheese, cut into ½-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil or spray with non-stick cooking spray a 9-inch pie plate. Set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cumin and cook, stirring often, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Mix in the turkey and heat through. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove from heat.
  • Using scissors, cut corn tortillas in quarters. Set aside on a plate. Combine shredded cheese and Velveeta cubes in a bowl.
  • Pour enchilada sauce into a low-sided bowl. Briefly dip each tortilla piece into the sauce, being sure to cover it completely. Cover the bottom of the pie plate with several coated tortilla pieces. It's O.K. if you can see the bottom of the plate in some places, but try to nestle the tortillas right up to the edge of the pie plate to keep the layers separate and to ensure a clean cut.
  • Layer half the turkey and onion mixture, half the leftovers or beans and a third of the cheese mixture. Add a second layer of tortillas, the remaining turkey, remaining leftovers and another third of the cheese. Top with a final layer of coated tortillas. Pour any remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Finish off in the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, if desired, for a browned and bubbly top. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving, using a serrated knife to cut. Serve with any of the optional toppings or leftover cranberry sauce salsa.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 457, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 800 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 1 gram

THANKSGIVING-LEFTOVERS PIE



Thanksgiving-Leftovers Pie image

Clear out your refrigerator with our ultimate, day-after Thanksgiving recipe! Feed a crowd with this hearty, rustic dish that combines leftover turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 2h

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium leeks, white- and light-green parts only, cut into 1/4-inch slices and well washed
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into a 1/4-inch dice
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 1/2 cups no-sodium-added chicken broth
1 medium white or red potato, peeled, cut into a 1/2-inch dice
2 cups diced cooked turkey
1 disk Test Kitchen's Favorite Deep-Dish Pate Brisee
1 1/4 cups stuffing
1 cup cranberry sauce
1 large egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Add leeks, carrots, thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with flour; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Whisk in broth and add potato. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered and stirring occasionally, until potato is tender and mixture has thickened, 6 to 7 minutes. Add turkey. Let cool about 30 minutes.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 15-inch round; fit into a deep-dish pie dish. Add stuffing and dollop with half of cranberry sauce, then add turkey mixture. Fold dough over, leaving center exposed. Brush dough with egg; bake 40 minutes. Dollop top with remaining cranberry sauce; bake until bubbling in center and bottom of crust is golden, 30 to 40 minutes more. (If browning too quickly, tent with foil.) Let cool at least 30 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of Thanksgiving leftovers to create a flavorful and unique pie.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavor combinations.
  • Use a pre-made pie crust to save time.
  • If you don't have any leftover gravy, you can make a simple gravy using chicken broth and cornstarch.
  • Serve the pie warm with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion:

Thanksgiving leftovers pie is a delicious and creative way to use up your holiday leftovers. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make a pie that everyone will love. So next time you have a bunch of leftovers, don't throw them away! Instead, make a Thanksgiving leftovers pie and enjoy a delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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