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Classic Cheesy Turkey Pot Pies

How awesome was Thanksgiving Week?! I literally just got home late last night from AZ and had the best time, minus a blowout we had on the way home, but let’s not talk about that, lol! Hope everyone enjoyed some great family time over the weekend 🙂

Need a delicious recipe for your leftover turkey and veggies?! Well, look no further because I have a cheesy turkey pot pie recipe for you that is perfect for this week……and there’s a step by step video at the end of this post that I made for Goodbite.com.

I’ve re-capped some of my favorite photos from Turkey Day at my cute “Granna’s” house too, hope you enjoy 🙂

Here’s our traditional Thanksgiving pose. My sister, grandma, me and mom 🙂

What would I do without my adorable grandpa aka “Pooey,”  Cutest guy around. To the right is my 15 year old brother diggin’ in 🙂

Here’s me and my sister’s precious baby girl. LOVE this baby! ….don’t tell my husband I posted this picture of him, lol!

Ahhh, my cutie pie grandma and sweet dad! Love these photos.

My sister’s cutest kids, love re-uniting with these sweeties!

….and there’s my two rascals enjoying Thanksgiving at Grandmas 🙂  So much to be grateful for!

Oh yah, back to these scrumptious pies. You gotta try these 🙂  Out of turkey? No problem, use leftover chicken breast.

Classic Cheesy Turkey Pot Pies

Need a delicious recipe for your leftover turkey and veggies?! Well, look no further because I have a cheesy turkey pot pie recipe for you.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Calories: 891kcal
Author: Jenny
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Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups white onions finely chopped
  • 1 cup finely chopped carrots
  • 1 cup celery
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup steamed broccoli
  • 2 cups baby red potatoes
  • 2 cups cooked shredded turkey breast
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh minced garlic
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 sheets Puff Pastry Thawed for individual pies, or 1 sheet for casserole style

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 
  • Heat oil in medium dutch oven over medium heat. When hot, saute onions, carrots and celery, for 8-10 minutes or until softened. 
  • Add in peas, broccoli, and potatoes. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add in the garlic; cook for 1 minute.
  • Add turkey breast. Reduce heat to low.
  • In a medium saucepan melt the butter over medium high heat. Whisk in flour salt and pepper for one minute.
  • Slowly whisk in chicken broth until thick and creamy, about 3 minutes. 
  • Once thickened, stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Pour sauce over turkey and vegetables.
  • Divide filling into 6 2 Cup ramekins for individual pies. 
  • Cut puff pastry into 6 rounds and place over ramekins. 
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until puff pastry is golden brown.

Notes

You can also pour all filling into a 9×13 inch baking sheet and lay whole puff pastry sheet over top for casserole style. Bake time is the same.

Nutrition

Calories: 891kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 1345mg | Potassium: 790mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4453IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 277mg | Iron: 4mg
Keywords: leftover turkey, pot pie turkey, thanksgiving leftovers