Turkey Pot Pie With Stuffing And Mashed Potatoes
Introduction
Turkey pot pie with stuffing and mashed potatoes is a classic dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or any other special occasion. This dish is a great way to use up leftover turkey and other ingredients that you may have in your fridge. This article will show you how to make a delicious turkey pot pie with stuffing and mashed potatoes that will be a hit with your family and friends.Ingredients
To make turkey pot pie with stuffing and mashed potatoes, you will need the following ingredients:- 4 cups leftover turkey, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen carrots
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 cups leftover stuffing
- 4 cups leftover mashed potatoes
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Add the flour and whisk for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
4. Slowly add the chicken broth and milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
5. Add the salt, black pepper, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper to the pot and stir well.
6. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
7. Add the chopped turkey, frozen peas, carrots, and corn to the pot and stir well.
8. Cook for another 5-10 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the mixture is heated through.
9. Spread the stuffing in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
10. Pour the turkey mixture over the stuffing.
11. Spread the mashed potatoes over the turkey mixture.
12. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Variations
You can easily adjust this recipe to suit your tastes. Here are a few variations:
- Use different vegetables. You can substitute other vegetables, such as green beans, cauliflower, or broccoli, for the peas, carrots, and corn.
- Use different spices. You can adjust the spices in the filling to suit your tastes. For example, you can add more cayenne pepper for a spicier dish.
- Use different starches. You can substitute mashed sweet potatoes or mashed cauliflower for the mashed potatoes.
