MAKE-AHEAD TURKEY POTPIE

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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

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1/2 cup diced peeled potato
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1/2 cup frozen peas
1 sheet refrigerated pie crust

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.

Kata Julius
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I'm not a fan of potpies, but this one changed my mind. The filling was so creamy and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly flaky.


Mona Felixious
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great make-ahead meal, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Yovani Beltran
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I made this potpie for a potluck dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I even got requests for the recipe.


Punisher 777
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This potpie is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. The creamy filling and flaky crust are sure to warm you up.


Tumi Tladi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the potpie turned out delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


md nuralom Islam
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I'm not a huge fan of turkey, but this potpie was so good that I ate two helpings. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly flaky.


Shoyan Hassan
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I made this potpie for my family and they loved it. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful.


Miss Tye
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This potpie is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a delicious and comforting meal for a cold winter day.


Sarah Adams
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I've tried many turkey potpie recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of creamy filling and flaky crust.


April Gardner
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This potpie was easy to make and absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


PUBG PONDER
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I'm not a fan of potpies, but this one changed my mind. The filling was so creamy and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly flaky.


Usman Shani
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great make-ahead meal, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Idrissa KOROMA
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I made this potpie for a potluck dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I even got requests for the recipe.


Yanet Sileshi
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This potpie is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. The creamy filling and flaky crust are sure to warm you up.


Renee Plasky
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I've never made a potpie before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the potpie turned out perfect.


Huzafix Deejay
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I'm not a huge fan of turkey, but this potpie was so good that I ate two helpings! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly flaky.


Sean Whitford
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This recipe was easy to follow and the potpie turned out delicious. I used a store-bought pie crust to save time, and it still came out great.


rais asmeel
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I've made this turkey potpie recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The leftovers are just as good as the fresh-baked pie, so it's perfect for meal prep.


Wafa Hussain
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This turkey potpie was a hit with my family! The crust was flaky and golden brown, and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of the mixed vegetables, which added a nice crunch to the dish.