This stuffing crust turkey pot pie is literally a Thanksgiving dinner on a pie plate. Stuffing crust that is filled with turkey, vegetables, and more than topped with creamy mashed potatoes and French fried onions.
This is a great recipe to use leftover turkey with if you have some leftovers from the holidays. This turkey pot pie is outstanding and loaded with comfort in every bite.
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Why I Love This Recipe
If you are looking for new recipes that help you repurpose those holiday leftovers then look no further than this leftover turkey pot pie. This pot pie recipe is the perfect dish to finish off that turkey dinner.
- Comfort food ingredients.
- Great way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers!
- Stores well for leftovers.
If you love delicious pot pies make sure to try out my chicken pot pie as well, for another dinner idea.
Ingredients
- cooked cornbread stuffing
- turkey gravy
- cooked turkey, cubed
- french-style green beans, drained and rinsed
- shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- prepared mashed potatoes
- half and half
- french fried onions
Substitutions
Ham: Swap out the turkey with diced-up ham if you would like ham instead of turkey.
Cranberry Sauce: Once your dish is done, you can add some cranberry on top for a sweet twist to this classic pot pie.
Variations / Options / Add-Ins
Leftover Stuffing: Swap out the cornbread stuffing with any other flavor of stuffing. Turkey, chicken, or even sage.
Vegetables: Don’t want green beans, swap them with corn.
Sweet Potatoes: Swap out the mashed potatoes with some sweet potato casserole for a complete twist to the dish.
How to Make Stuffing Crust Turkey Pot Pie
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- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.
- Press the stuffing into the bottom of the pie plate allowing the stuffing to shape to the sides to form a crust. Place into the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together the turkey gravy, cooked turkey, green beans, and cheese. Pour the mixture into the baked pie crust and smooth it evenly.
- In a clean bowl, mix the mashed potatoes with half and half. Spread the mashed potatoes over the casserole in an even layer.
- Bake the casserole for 20 minutes or until heated through. Top with the french fried onions and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes prior to serving.
Serving Suggestions
This is a good meal in one. But if you want pair it with some dinner rolls or even a salad on the side.
Pro Tips
- When pressing in the stuffing I find that using the back of a cup or even a measuring cup helps to get that nice pressed crust.
- Also, work in layers, and spread evenly so when you bite into the pot pie you get all the flavors
- Make sure that you have a deep-dish pie plate so that you have enough room for this easy turkey pot pie however if you don’t have it on hand you can use a large oven-safe skillet instead.
- If you don’t have leftover stuffing you can use a box of Stovetop Stuffing.
- Out of leftover vegetables? You can use frozen peas or frozen mixed vegetables that have been thawed instead of green beans.
- You could also add some diced celery stalks that have been sauteed in butter or olive oil first for an amazing flavor.
- If you don’t have turkey on hand you could also use cooked chicken, and creamy gravy instead.
Storage
Refrigerate – Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make sure it is in an airtight container.
Freezer – Feel free to freeze this pot pie as well. Just place it in a freezer container and freeze it for 2-3 months. Cook from frozen or thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Reheat – So for reheating you can warm up in the oven in a covered dish at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or single servings in the microwave at 50% power for 1-2 minutes.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this stuffing crust recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
Your pot pie is done when it is fully heated all the way through. You will find that all the food is pre-cooked so you just want to reheat it till nice and warm.
Go right ahead and make a double batch if you want. You can do two pie pans, or reach for a 9×13 baking dish. Either will work great.
Go right ahead and swap the mashed potato topping with a pie crust if you want. Just make sure to cut a few holes in the crust so it can release steam as it cooks.
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Stuffing Crust Turkey Pot Pie
Equipment
- 9 inch pie plate
- large bowls
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked cornbread stuffing
- 1 cup turkey gravy
- 2 cups cooked turkey cubed
- 15 ounces french-style green beans drained and rinsed
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups prepared mashed potatoes
- ¼ cup half and half
- ½ cup french fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9 inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.
- Press the stuffing into the bottom of the pie plate allowing the stuffing to shape to the sides to form a crust. Place into the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together the turkey gravy, cooked turkey, green beans, and cheese. Pour the mixture into the baked pie crust and smooth evenly.
- In a clean bowl, mix the mashed potatoes with the half and half. Spread the mashed potatoes over the casserole in an even layer.
- Bake the casserole for 20 minutes or until heated through. Top with the french fried onions and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes prior to serving.
Notes
- If your stuffing is dry, add a small amount of water or chicken broth until the stuffing can be pressed and hold shape.
- About 1 cup of leftover green beans can be used in place of the canned green beans. If leftovers are scarce, 1 box Stove Top Stuffing can be substituted for the stuffing.
- One gravy packet (prepared according to package directions) can be substituted for the leftover gravy.
- Any shredded cheese can be used. If a larger casserole is desired, double the ingredients and prepare in a 9×13 casserole dish.