Turkey Pot Pie Puff Pastry (Printable)
Comforting turkey pot pie with creamy filling and golden flaky puff pastry crust. Great for leftovers.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Poultry
01 - 3 cups cooked turkey, diced
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup carrots, peeled and diced
03 - 1 cup celery, diced
04 - 1 cup frozen peas
05 - 1 cup yellow onion, diced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 cup potatoes, peeled and diced (optional)
→ Sauce
08 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter
09 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
10 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
11 - 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
12 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried)
13 - 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
14 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
→ Crust
15 - 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
16 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, celery, and potatoes (if using). Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute more.
03 - Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to form a roux.
04 - Gradually whisk in the broth and milk, ensuring no lumps remain. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 3–4 minutes.
05 - Stir in cooked turkey, peas, thyme, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove from heat.
06 - Transfer the filling into a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish or similarly sized baking dish.
07 - Roll out the puff pastry to fit the top of your dish. Lay pastry over filling, trim excess, and crimp edges. Cut a few small slits in the pastry to allow steam to escape.
08 - Brush the top with beaten egg.
09 - Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and crisp and the filling is bubbling.
10 - Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Transforms leftover turkey into something entirely new and craveable
- The puff pastry crust creates the most dramatic golden topping
- Freezes beautifully so you can save comfort for later
02 -
- Hot filling will make puff pastry soggy, let it cool slightly before topping
- Cut steam vents or the pastry will puff up dramatically and burst
03 -
- Rotisserie chicken works perfectly if you do not have leftover turkey
- Fresh parsley sprinkled over the top adds a bright finish