Indulge in the heartwarming goodness of our classic turkey potpie, a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends savory flavors and comforting textures. Encased in a golden, flaky crust, this delightful dish features tender chunks of turkey, a medley of garden-fresh vegetables, and a rich, creamy sauce that harmoniously combines herbs and spices. Discover the secrets behind this timeless recipe, with step-by-step instructions and variations to suit every taste. Elevate your culinary skills and create a potpie that will tantalize taste buds and warm hearts. Additional recipes included in this article offer exciting twists on the classic, such as our vegetarian potpie brimming with hearty vegetables, a delightful chicken and dumplings variation, and a delectable seafood extravaganza bursting with ocean flavors.
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TURKEY POTPIE WITH A BISCUIT CRUST
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- To make the filling: In a large (14-inch) ovenproof skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the bell pepper, onion, carrot, and garlic and saute until soft.
- Stir in the peas, corn and thyme. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and then add the chicken broth and cream. Stir to distribute the flour and the liquids. Simmer until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Stir in the turkey and add salt and pepper to taste. Set the mixture aside to cool slightly.
- To make the biscuit top crust: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder. Whisk for thirty seconds to combine and evenly distribute the leavening. Add the shortening and butter and toss to coat the fat a bit with the flour. Using your fingertips, gently work the fats into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal with some pea-size chunks of fat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg, and add this to the flour mixture. Stir together with a wooden spoon. Then, gently work through the mixture with your hands to separate any wet patches and bring the dough together.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface, sprinkle with the minced thyme and knead gently until it just holds together. Pat it into a rough 1/2-inch-tall disk and cut it into 7 biscuits using a 3-inch round biscuit cutter. (Bake off the scraps and use for croutons in the Broccoli Salad recipe.)
- To assemble: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Top the filling in the skillet with the biscuit rounds. Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle them with sea salt.
- Bake the potpie for 25 to 30 minutes, until the filling is bubbling and the biscuits are golden brown.
TURKEY POTPIE WITH CHEDDAR BISCUIT CRUST
Provided by Ruth Cousineau
Categories Cheese Dairy Poultry turkey Vegetable Bake Thanksgiving Kid-Friendly Dinner Lunch Cheddar Fall Winter Gourmet Small Plates
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Make stock:
- Separate parts of carcass and put, along with skin, in an 8-quart pot. Cover bones with water and simmer until liquid is reduced by one third, about 1 1/2 hours. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl. Set aside 3 1/2 cups stock (reserve remainder for another use).
- Make filling:
- Cook onion, carrots, celery, parsnip, and thyme in butter with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a 12-inch-wide shallow pot (3- to 4-quart), covered, over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are almost tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, uncovered, stirring, until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Sprinkle with flour and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Stir in stock (3 1/2 cups), scraping up any brown bits, and bring to a boil, stirring, then simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in turkey, peas, and salt and pepper to taste. Reheat over low heat just before topping with biscuit crust.
- Make biscuit crust and bake pie:
- Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper into a medium bowl. Add cheeses and toss to coat. Blend in butter with a pastry blender or your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk and stir just until a dough forms. Drop biscuit dough onto filling in 8 large mounds, leaving spaces between biscuits.
- Bake until biscuits are puffed and golden brown and filling is bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
CONTEST-WINNING TURKEY POTPIE
My family raves over this comforting dish with its flaky homemade crust and saucy meat and veggie filling. Sometimes, I cook a bird specifically with this potpie in mind-when we just can't wait for leftovers to make it! -Marie Elaine Basinger, Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a saucepan, saute onion in butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the turkey, cheese and vegetables; cook until the cheese is melted. Set aside and keep warm. , For the crust, combine flour, celery seed and salt in a bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add enough water until dough forms a ball. , Divide dough in half. Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry; trim even with edge of plate. Pour hot turkey filling into crust. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over the filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry. Brush tops with milk if desired. , Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 727 calories, Fat 45g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 1376mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
STUFFING CRUST TURKEY POTPIE
Here's a wonderful, stick-to-the-ribs dish that slices well since the filling is thicker than that of traditional potpies. Prebaking the crust makes it crunchy.-Tamara Furda, Naperville, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine stuffing and enough broth to reach desired moistness; press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Bake until lightly browned, 10-15 minutes., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and gravy until smooth. Stir in the turkey, broccoli, Swiss cheese, salt and pepper. Spoon over crust., In a small bowl, combine potatoes and cream; spread over turkey mixture. Drizzle with butter. If desired, sprinkle with onions. Bake until heated through and lightly browned, 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 910mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
MAKE-AHEAD TURKEY POTPIE
Some days, your cravings don't jive with your busy schedule. Problem solved! Whip up a batch of these rich, creamy potpies, and enjoy two tonight and tuck two in the freezer for another time. They take less than 30 minutes to prepare, and freeze beautifully. What's even better is the filling lends itself to variation. You can use what you already have on hand, even leftovers! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, potato and celery; cook and stir until tender. Add flour and seasonings until blended; gradually add milk and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in turkey and peas; divide mixture among 4 ungreased 5-in. pie plates., Unroll crust; cut into quarters. On a work surface, reroll 1 quarter into an 6-in. circle; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge; cut slits in top. Repeat with remaining crust and potpies., Cover and freeze 2 potpies for up to 3 months. Bake remaining potpies until golden brown, 18-22 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving., To use frozen potpies: Remove from freezer 30 minutes before baking. Cover edge of crusts loosely with foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake until golden brown and filling is bubbly, 15-20 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 568 calories, Fat 30g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 967mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
CREAMY ROSEMARY TURKEY AND VEGETABLE POTPIE WITH HERBED DUMPLINGS
Steps:
- Make the turkey mixture
- In a kettle melt the butter over moderately low heat and in it cook the onion, the carrots, and the celery, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the wine and cook the mixture for 3 minutes. Add the flour and cook the roux, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the broth in a stream and bring the sauce to a boil, whisking. In a bowl whisk together the cream and the yolks, whisk about 1/2 cup of the sauce into the bowl to temper the cream mixture, and add the cream mixture, in a stream, to the sauce. Cook the mixture over moderately low heat, whisking, until it is thickened (do not let it boil) and stir in the turkey, the rosemary, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Make the dumpling batter
- In a bowl whisk together the flour, the baking powder, the salt, the rosemary, the parsley, and pepper to taste, add the milk, and stir in the batter until it is just combined.
- Drop the batter by spoonfuls into 6 or 8 mounds (do not let the liquid boil), simmer the dumplings, uncovered, for 10 minutes, and simmer them, covered, for 10 minutes more.
- Drop the batter by spoonfuls into 6 or 8 mounds onto the simmering turkey mixture ( do not let the liquid boil), simmer the dumplings, uncovered, for 10 minutes, and simmer them, covered, for 10 minutes more.
TURKEY BISCUIT POTPIE
My family enjoys this comforting dish that is loaded with chunks of turkey, potatoes, carrots and green beans. Topped with easy-to-make biscuits, it has wonderful down-home flavor -Shirley Francey of St. Catharines, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook onion and garlic over medium heat until tender. Add the potatoes, carrots, beans and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Remove from the heat. Combine the flour and mushroom soup; stir into vegetable mixture. Add the turkey and seasonings. Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray., In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and oregano. Cut in the butter until evenly distributed. Stir in milk. Drop batter in six mounds onto hot turkey mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of biscuits comes out clean and biscuits are golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 616mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
COMPANY TURKEY POTPIE
Here's our smart spin on potpie, filled with turkey, autumn vegetables and a creamy herb sauce. Best of all, there's no crust to make-just top with prepared phyllo dough. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and shallots in oil until tender. Add the squash, red pepper and fennel; saute 5 minutes longer. Add 1/4 cup broth. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. , Sprinkle flour over vegetables; cook and stir for 1 minute. Gradually add milk and remaining broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in the turkey, sherry and seasonings; heat through. Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Stack all 10 phyllo sheets. Roll up, starting with a long side; cut into 1/2-in. strips. Place strips in a large bowl and toss to separate; spritz with butter-flavored spray. Arrange over turkey mixture; spritz again. Bake, uncovered, at 425° until golden brown, 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CLASSIC TURKEY POTPIE
"People are always asking me for this recipe," says Vanita Davis of Camden, Arkansas. "When you run out of turkey, you can substitute ham or chicken."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the vegetables in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 2-3 minutes. In another small saucepan, combine the turkey, soup, broth and vegetables; cook until bubbly. Transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray., In a small bowl, combine biscuit mix and milk just until blended. Spread over turkey mixture; drizzle with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until filling is bubbly and crust is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 830mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
AFTER-CHRISTMAS TURKEY POTPIE
Need ways to use up leftover turkey? This is what I like to do. The cubed poultry, tender vegetables and herbs encased in a flaky crust is a favorite at our house.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a skillet, saute carrots, onion, celery, thyme and pepper in butter until vegetables are crisp-tender. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine turkey and flour; shake to coat. Add turkey, soup and green beans to the vegetable mixture; mix well. Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust. Add turkey mixture. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; seal and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry. Brush with milk. Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts :
PHYLLO TURKEY POTPIE
This is a very easy and delicious dish to serve your family. It is sure to become a favorite in your family.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Add pearl onions; boil for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; peel and set aside. , In a large skillet, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat until juices run clear; remove and keep warm. In the same pan, saute potatoes in remaining oil for 5 minutes. Add onions and mushrooms; saute 3 minutes longer. Add the broth, asparagus and sherry or additional broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Combine cornstarch and milk until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain chicken; add to onion mixture. Stir in the thyme, salt and pepper. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Stack all 10 phyllo sheets. Roll up, starting at a long side; cut into 1/2-in. strips. Place in a large bowl and toss to separate strips. Spritz with butter-flavored spray. Arrange over chicken mixture; spritz again. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 531mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
VEGETABLE AND TURKEY POTPIE
The best part of a turkey dinner is the leftovers-especially when they're baked into this comforting potpie! Relatives who visit husband Curt and me and our three children on our farm always leave with this recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring the carrots, onion, celery and broth to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the turkey, soup, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish., In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Combine milk, eggs, 3/4 cup cheese, green pepper and pimientos; stir into the flour mixture until combined. Drop by tablespoonfuls over the hot turkey mixture., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 214mg cholesterol, Sodium 1472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
TURKEY, SQUASH, AND LIMA BEAN POTPIE WITH CHEDDAR BACON CRUST
Steps:
- In a saucepan bring the water to a boil, in it cook the squash with salt to taste for 6 to 8 minutes, or until it is just tender, and with a slotted spoon transfer the squash to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop the cooking. In the boiling water cook the lima beans for 3 minutes, or until they are just tender, with the slotted spoon transfer them to the bowl, and reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
- In a large saucepan melt the butter over moderate heat, add the flour, and cook the roux, whisking, for 3 minutes. Add the turkey or chicken broth and the reserved cooking liquid in a stream, whisking, add the minced sage and salt and pepper to taste, and simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Drain the squash and lima beans, stir them into the sauce with the onions and the turkey, and pour the mixture into a 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish. The potpie may be prepared up to this point 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.__
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Make the crust:
- Into a bowl sift together the flour, the baking powder, and the salt, add the butter, and blend the mixture until it resembles meal. Stir in the Cheddar and the bacon and stir in enough of the milk to form a soft, sticky dough. Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a 3/4-inch star tip and pipe it around the edge of the turkey mixture. (Alternatively, the dough may be dropped by rounded tablespoons onto the turkey mixture.)
- Bake the potpie in the lower third of the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden, and garnish it with the sage sprig.
TURKEY POTPIE CUPS
My children always look forward to turkey or chicken leftovers since I created this recipe. Refrigerated flaky biscuits make perfect individual potpie crusts. -Karen Woodard, Mustang, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll each biscuit into an 8-in. circle. Press onto the bottoms and up the sides of eight greased 8-oz. ramekins., In a large saucepan, combine the turkey, gravy, vegetables, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Sprinkle onions into ramekins; top with turkey mixture. In a small bowl, combine potatoes and milk; spread over tops. Sprinkle with cheese., Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 1492mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
APPLE TURKEY POTPIE
I like to take leftover holiday turkey and turn it into this delicious potpie. Apples and raisins add sweetness. -Georgia MacDonald, Dover, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the soup, turkey, apple, raisins, lemon juice and nutmeg. Spoon into an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry to fit top of dish. Place over filling; flute edges and cut slits in top. , Bake at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 588mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
TURKEY POTPIE
Family and guests rave about this hearty, comforting potpie and its light flaky crust. The "secret" crust ingredients are Parmesan cheese and instant mashed potato flakes. It's a great make-ahead dish. On busy days, I prepare this entree in the morning and just bake it in the evening. -Cheryl Arnold, Lake Zurich, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Stir in turkey, vegetables, salt and pepper. Spoon into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. , For crust, combine potato flakes, flour and in a large bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing lightly with a fork until the dough forms a ball. , On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to fit baking dish. Cut vents in crust, using a small tree or star cutter if desired. Place over filling; flute edges. Brush pastry with cream., Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. If necessary, cover edges of crust with foil to prevent overbrowning.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 729mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
SAGE TURKEY POTPIE
A cornmeal crust with a hint of sage and a comforting turkey filling makes this savory potpie a satisfying supper. It's a delicious use for leftover turkey, especially around the holidays.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in broth, milk, sage, lemon juice, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add turkey; cook and stir until heated through. Transfer to an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish; set aside., In a bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sage and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. On a floured surface, roll pastry to fit top of baking dish; place over filling. Flute edges; cut slits in top. Bake at 425° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
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Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use dark meat turkey instead of white meat.
- Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and color to the potpie. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, peas, and corn.
- If you don't have time to make your own pie crust, you can use a store-bought one.
- To make the potpie ahead of time, assemble it and then freeze it. When you're ready to serve, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and then bake it according to the recipe.
- Serve the potpie with a side of mashed potatoes or rice.
Conclusion:
Turkey potpie is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy filling, flaky crust, and savory flavors, turkey potpie is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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