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Dad’s Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

A comforting turkey pot pie made with leftover turkey, vegetables, and a creamy sauce, all baked inside a flaky pie crust.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/3 cups milk
  • Cooked vegetables (carrots, peas, etc.)
  • Chopped cooked turkey
  • 2 prepared pie crusts (for two 9-inch pies)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook the chopped onion, stirring often, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the flour, salt, black pepper, celery seed, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and milk, cooking and whisking constantly until the mixture simmers and thickens.
  4. Add the cooked vegetables and chopped turkey to the sauce, stir to combine, then remove from heat.
  5. Fit the two prepared pie crusts into two 9-inch pie pans.
  6. Spoon half of the filling into each pie crust.
  7. Cover each pie with the top crust, pinch and roll the edges together to seal.
  8. Bake according to pie crust package instructions or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for using leftover turkey and vegetables. You can customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand. For a crispier crust, brush the top with an egg wash before baking.

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