Turkey Pot Pie With Mashed Potatoes And Stuffing
When it comes to comfort food, nothing beats a warm and hearty pot pie. This recipe for Turkey Pot Pie With Mashed Potatoes And Stuffing is the perfect dish to make on a chilly day. It's easy to make and is sure to fill you up.
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 2 cups cooked turkey, chopped
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, green beans)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the mashed potatoes:
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the stuffing:
- 4 cups day-old bread cubes
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In a large skillet, cook onion and celery in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add salt and pepper. Stir in turkey and mixed vegetables; set aside.
3. To make the mashed potatoes, place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain well and mash with milk, butter, salt and pepper.
4. To make the stuffing, combine bread cubes, onion, celery, melted butter, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper and chicken broth in a large bowl; mix well.
5. Layer the stuffing in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spoon the turkey mixture over the stuffing. Spread the mashed potatoes over the turkey mixture.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until heated through and golden brown on top.
Variations
You can easily customize this recipe to suit your tastes. Here are a few variations:
- Use leftover chicken instead of turkey.
- Swap out the mixed vegetables for your favorite vegetables.
- Add some grated cheese to the mashed potatoes for extra flavor.
- Use cornbread instead of bread cubes in the stuffing.
Conclusion
This Turkey Pot Pie With Mashed Potatoes And Stuffing recipe is the perfect way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers, but it's also a great dish to make any time of year. It's easy to make, hearty and delicious. Give it a try!