Comfort Food: Turkey Potpie Recipe

When the mercury begins to drop and the days get shorter, there is nothing better than delicious, easy, comfort food recipes. If you are looking to add some new dishes to your fall menu this season, try this turkey potpies recipe. With its scrumptious filling and golden brown crust, it will warm you down to your toes. The best part? You can make it ahead and freeze it for later.

Comfort Food: Turkey Potpie Recipe

Turkey Potpies Recipes

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Total time: Preparation 40 minutes + Baking 40 minutes +Standing

Yields: 12 servings

Ingredients

2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into one inch pieces

3 medium carrots cut into once inch slices

1 medium chopped onion

1 diced celery rib

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

6 tablespoon all-purpose flour

3 cups chicken broth

4 cups cubed cooked turkey

2/3 cup peas, frozen

½ cup + 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, divided

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced

1 teaspoon garlic salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

15 ounces (1 package) refrigerated pie pastry

1 egg

Fall Comfort Food

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Procedure

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a Dutch oven, sauté, carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion in butter and oil until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Slowly add broth. Bring to a boil, cool and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in peas, turkey, ½ cup cream, parsley, pepper, and garlic salt.
• Spoon into 2 ungreased 9 inch pie plates. Roll out pastry to fit the top of each pie. Place over filling. Trim, seal, and flute the edges. Cut slits in pastry or cut out a decorative center. In a small bowl, whisk egg and remaining cream. Brush over pastry.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Let it stand for 8-10 minutes before cutting.

Freeze option: You can cover and freeze unbaked potpies for up-to 3 months. To use, remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking. Place pie on a baking sheet and cover edge loosely with foil. Bake for 30 minutes in a preheated (425 degrees) oven. Reduce oven setting to 350 degrees, remove foil. Bake for 55-60 minutes longer or until golden brown. A thermometer inserted in the center should read 165 degrees.

Comfort foods are staples for those craving for a hearty meal and a taste of home. Try this turkey potpies recipe and let us know how it was. And yes, you can tweak the ingredients to your own liking.