Description
Bobby Flay’s Turkey Pot Pie brings comfort and elegance to classic comfort cuisine. Rich turkey and seasonal vegetables nestle in a perfectly flaky homemade crust, promising a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups leftover turkey
- 1 potato diced and cooked
- 1 ½ cups frozen vegetables defrosted
- 1 double pie crust
Binding and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ⅔ cup milk or cream
- 1 egg beaten
Seasoning and Supporting Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup butter
- 1 onion diced
- ⅓ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Whisk one tablespoon of water with the egg in a small bowl, then set aside.
- In a medium-sized pot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Sauté the onions until they become translucent and soft, approximately 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour, thyme, chicken seasoning, salt, and pepper into the onion mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Gradually incorporate chicken broth and milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. The mixture will initially appear thick but will thin out as you add liquid. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and fold in turkey, vegetables, and potatoes, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Carefully line a 9-inch pie plate with one pastry crust, allowing slight overhang. Pour the turkey filling into the prepared crust.
- Brush the crust edges with egg wash. Place the second pastry crust on top, crimping and sealing the edges by pinching them together. Create several small slits on the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Apply a final layer of egg wash over the entire top crust for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the crust turns a light golden brown and the filling begins to bubble.
- Remove from oven and let the pie rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
Notes
- Pie dough becomes more tender when cold butter is cut into flour using a pastry blender or fingertips, creating delicate layers.
- Experiment with root vegetables like parsnips or turnips to add unique depth and subtle sweetness to the traditional filling.
- Trimming excess dough around pie edges prevents uneven baking and creates a cleaner, more professional appearance.
- Letting the pie rest for 15-20 minutes after baking allows the filling to set and makes slicing easier without crumbling.
- Brush the top crust with egg wash for a golden, glossy finish that adds visual appeal and enhances overall presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 699
- Sodium: 1390mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Fiber: 4.4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 64mg