Best Turkey Pot Pie Recipe

Name: Best Turkey Pot Pie Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked cornbread stuffing; 1 cup turkey gravy; 2 cups cooked turkey, cubed; 1 (15 ounce) can 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

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Last Updated on August 28, 2023 by Allison Lancaster

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Your mouth will be watering with this easy turkey pot pie recipe! With a stuffing top crust, this recipe is the perfect comfort food during those long cold winter months. Make this delicious pot pie with a side of green beans, sweet potatoes, and a side salad for one of the best meals your family has ever had.

Best turkey pot pie on glass dish with a serving spoon and decorative cloth on a wooden kitchen countertop.

Turkey just hits differently in the fall and winter, doesn’t it? We’re all looking for those comfort food recipes that just warm your soul thinking about it.

While you could make this recipe with your leftover Thanksgiving turkey, realistically you could make it any time with any turkey you buy at the store. One of my favorite ways to use leftover turkey is by making my Crockpot Turkey and Rice Soup.

A slice of turkey pot pie on a white plate with a metal fork, remaining turkey pot pie in a glass baking dish in the background, wooden spoon on a wooden countertop.

While this recipe is the perfect leftover turkey pot pie to use up your Thanksgiving dinner leftovers, I love to whip this up when it is especially cold outside and we all just want a little extra comfort.

Sometimes you just want something other than soup for those cold days!

A serving of turkey pot pie on a white plate, remaining turkey pot pie in a glass baking dish in the background.

The best part? Your homemade turkey pot pie can be prepped and ready to eat in less than an hour and a half! Just grab your pie plate and get started! Grab the instructions from the recipe card below!

Turkey Pot Pie Ingredients & Substitutions:

Turkey pot pie ingredients on a white kitchen countertop.

Cornbread stuffing – Perfect for a bottom crust. Fresh herbs can be added to this stuffing crust. If you do not have any leftover cornbread stuffing on hand, you can substitute 1 box of Stovetop Stuff and cook according to package instructions. Homemade pie crust, store-bought pie crust, or a flaky puff pastry crust are other good alternatives.

Turkey leftover gravy – This helps to add flavor and moisture to the dark meat filling. Cream of mushroom soup with a thickening agent could also be used.

Cooked turkey – Thanksgiving leftovers are perfect for this classic pot pie. You can use turkey breast or other cuts from a whole turkey. Leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken can also be used.

French-style green beans – These add volume, texture, and nutrition to this delicious recipe. Other fresh veggies can also be used, such as mushrooms, carrots, and onions.

Shredded cheddar cheese – Freshly grated cheese is best for melting and flavor. Use your favorite cheese in the pot pie filling, such as grated Mozzarella. You can also use pre-shredded cheese but I prefer freshly grated cheese.

Mashed potatoes – You can use leftover mashed potatoes or make mashed potatoes specifically for this dish. To make this a more “express” meal, you could easily use the instant mashed potatoes in a bag that can be whipped up in about five minutes.

Half and half – A mixture of cream and milk can be used instead of half and half. This adds moisture to the leftover mashed potatoes and extra flavor.

French fried onions – These add a delicious crunch to the top of the savory pie. If you aren’t a fan you can leave them off!

How To Make Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

To get started, preheat your oven and prepare your pie plate. I prefer this deep dish ceramic pie plate for this recipe.
Next, you will want to press the stuffing into the bottom of pie plate and create the shape and form of your crust. Bake.
In a large bowl stir together turkey gravy, turkey, green beans, and cheese.
Pour pot pie filling into baked pie crust and smooth.
In a small bowl mix mashed potatoes with half and half and spread over the casserole evenly.
Place pie in the oven and bake. Top with french fried onions and cook additional 5 minutes to crisp up.
Allow the whole thing to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you do not have much left, remove it and store it in an airtight container to reheat for lunch the next day!

Leftover cornbread stuffing pressed into the bottom of a glass pie dish, leftover turkey pot pie ingredients on a white countertop.

Mixing bowl with leftover turkey meat, shredded cheese, green beans, and leftover turkey gravy.

Turkey pot pie with a serving removed from the pie dish, serving spoon on striped kitchen cloth on a kitchen countertop.

Serve

Serve individual portions with cranberry sauce, reheated leftover vegetables, or other holiday leftovers.

How To Store Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

Store this easy leftover turkey pot pie in the pie dish, wrapped tightly with plastic wrap, in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. Thaw frozen turkey pot pie in the fridge overnight and reheat in the oven or microwave.

Recipe FAQ’s:

Can I make chicken pot pie instead?

Yes! This recipe could easily be converted into a chicken pot pie using rotisserie chicken, and chicken gravy in place of the turkey. Or why not change out the stuffing crust for a flaky pie crust and create a traditional chicken pot pie.

What are some other ways to use leftover turkey?

If you still have an abundance of turkey to use up from Thanksgiving, try making some turkey sandwiches for lunch the next day! It is super easy to put together and I truly enjoy eating cold turkey the next day.

We also love this turkey and rice soup.

What is the best way to reheat turkey pot pie?

Reheat leftover turkey pot pie in the oven at 350F, covered with aluminum foil, for 15 minutes. Remove the foil for the last 5 minutes so that the top of the pie gets crispy and brown.

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Have you tried this recipe or something similar? It is one of my favorite meals and I’m sure it will become one of yours as well! If you try it, please come back and leave me a comment letting me know how you liked it.