Gourmet Thanksgiving Turkey Pot Pie

Gourmet Thanksgiving Turkey Pot Pie

120 mins
medium
6 servings

A flavorful and comforting Thanksgiving Turkey Pot Pie, perfect for a special occasion. This recipe combines savory turkey with creamy mashed potatoes and a flaky, spiced stuffing crust.

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Equipment Needed

  • 11-inch skillet
  • 9-inch deep-dish pie pans
  • Hand mixer
  • Large bowl
  • Oven
  • Rubber spatula
  • Sheet pan

Ingredients

  • 5.00 slicesBread cubes(Hearty white bread, cubed)
  • 9.00 tablespoonsUnsalted butter(divided)
  • 1.00 mediumOnion(diced, divided)
  • 4.00 mediumCelery(sliced, divided)
  • 1.00 teaspoonRubbed sage
  • 0.50 teaspoonDried thyme
  • 2.50 tablespoonsKosher salt(divided)
  • 1.75 teaspoonBlack pepper(freshly ground, divided)
  • 2.75 cupsUnsalted chicken stock(divided)
  • 1.00 largeEgg(plus 1 yolk, divided)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsVegetable oil(divided)
  • 0.75 poundsTurkey(boneless, skinless, cubed)
  • 4.00 ouncesCremini mushrooms(sliced)
  • 1.00 mediumCarrot(sliced)
  • 1.00 cloveGarlic(minced)
  • 2.00 teaspoonsFresh sage(chopped)
  • 1.00 teaspoonFresh thyme(chopped)
  • 0.25 cupAll-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cupDry white wine
  • 0.75 cupMilk(room temperature)
  • 4.00 ouncesFrozen peas
  • 1.50 poundsRusset potatoes(peeled, diced)
  • 0.50 cupHalf and half

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease two 9-inch pie pans and a sheet of parchment paper.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Bake bread cubes until dry. Transfer to a bowl.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

3

Sauté onion and celery in butter until softened. Add herbs and spices.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Deglaze pan with chicken stock. Add to bread cubes and combine.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

5

Add egg and mix well. Pour into one pie pan and press evenly.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

6

Place parchment paper on top, then the second pie pan. Press down firmly.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Bake for 30 minutes, then remove top pan and parchment.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

8

Bake until golden brown (10 more minutes).

Estimated time: 10 minutes

9

Cook turkey until browned and cooked through.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

10

Sauté remaining vegetables and cook until tender.

Estimated time: 6 minutes

11

Add flour, wine, and stock. Simmer until thickened.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

12

Stir in peas and turkey. Set aside.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

13

Boil potatoes until tender. Drain and mash.

Estimated time: 12 minutes

14

Warm half and half with butter. Mix with mashed potatoes.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

15

Pour turkey filling into the crust. Top with mashed potatoes.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

16

Brush with melted butter. Bake until bubbly and browned (25 minutes).

Estimated time: 25 minutes