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Transform your Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey leftovers into a delicious and comforting pot pie! Flavoured with a touch of Marsala wine, thyme and garlic, then baked topped with flaky puff pastry this cozy dish is a true winner!

If a pot pie is not your thing, try our famous leftover turkey soup or stew!

turkey pot pie with puff pastry crust
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Winter months come with a bit of a negative rep. Short days, long and cold nights, not a lot of sunshine. You get the idea.

However, there are also lovely things that colder nights are filled with. Soups, stews, cozy casserole dishes and all the pies! 

Pot Pie Recipes

There is quite a bit of controversy that surrounds a proper pot pie definition. Some people, me included, believe a pot pie is a creamy savoury pie baked in a deep (keyword!) dish with a top crust. 

Others argue that a real pot pie should have a double crust. Whichever side you are on in this argument, I believe the number of crusts shouldn’t be a point of contention but rather the taste of a said pie!

turkey pot pie process image collage

I quite like making mine with leftover roast chicken or turkey and seasonal vegetables. My chicken pot pie with roasted pumpkin, cauliflower and flavoured with rosemary is well loved by my family and readers, as is Chicken and Mushroom Pie and its cousin Chicken and Leek Pie

The turkey pot pie recipe I am sharing today is more traditional than the chicken one. It’s filled with a mixture of leftover turkey, peas, carrots and leeks cooked together in a creamy sauce flavoured with Marsala.

It’s almost like the fabulous Chicken Marsala decided not to go out but stay in and spend the evening under a cozy puff pastry blanket! This turkey pot pie is the perfect dinner to enjoy while watching a Christmas classic like Miracle on the 34th Street!

pot pie process images

Recipe Tips and Notes

  • Use plenty fresh or dried herbs to avoid a bland pot pie
  • adds a wonderful flavour and a touch of sweetness. Don’t skip it. If not available, substitute with Sherry. 
  • Creamy sauces need an acidic balance, otherwise they tend to be a bit dull. I’ve used This is an affiliate link.Dijon mustard but English mustard can also be used. There is also a dash of This is an affiliate link.Worcestershire sauce there. 
  • I prefer using puff pastry for the top crust but shortcrust (pie) pastry also works well. 
  • I cut the puff pastry into rectangles purely for the asthetics. A whole sheet could also be used if preferred. 
  • Don’t forget to brush the pastry with an egg wash for that golden look!
top down view of the pot pie with puff pastry on brown background

Serving Suggestions

I might be partial but I believe almost anything could be enjoyed with a side of creamy mashed potatoes! This pot pie will be absolutely delicious with our Herb and Garlic Mashed Potatoes or Sweet Potato and Swede (Rutabaga) Mash. The choice is yours!

Cold Weather Cozy Dishes To Try

5 from 3 votes

Turkey Marsala Pot Pie

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Flavoured with a touch of Marsala wine, thyme and garlic, then baked topped with flaky puff pastry this cozy turkey pot pie is a true winner!
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Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 leeks
  • 3 carrots, medium, peeled and sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage, or 1/2 tsp dried sage
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 85ml/1/3 cup Marsala wine, or Sherry
  • 3 heaped tbsp flour
  • 375ml/1 1/2 cups chicken or turkey stock
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 750g/4 cups cooked turkey , or chicken
  • 145g/1 cup frozen peas
  • 125ml/1/2 cup heavy/double cream
  • 1 tsp This is an affiliate link.Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp This is an affiliate link.Worcestershire sauce
  • 350/12 oz puff pastry
  • 1 egg, beaten

Instructions 

  • Melt the butter and cook the sliced leeks, carrots, thyme and sage for 5 minutes. Add the pressed garlic and stir briefly, then pour in the Marsala wine and let the alcohol reduce for a few minutes. Mix in the flour and stir until the vegetables are coated, then stir in turkey or chicken stock gradually, continue stirring until the mixture thickens for about 5-7 minutes, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add cooked turkey pieces, frozen peas, mustard, heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes until the liquid reduces slightly and thickens. Take off the heat, cool for 30 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Transfer your pie filling into a 9X13 inch casserole dish. Meanwhile preheat the oven to 200C/400F.
  • On a floured surface roll out the puff pastry to 1/4 inch thick, then cut the pastry into rectangles or leave whole if preferred. Top with cut puff pastry rectangles overlapping them a bit, brush with an egg wash and bake in the preheated to 200C/400F oven for 30-35 minutes until the pastry is golden and the mixture underneath is bubbling. (If you choose not to cut the puff pastry into rectangles, make sure to cut slits into the pastry for ventilation.)

Nutrition

Calories: 659kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 801mg | Potassium: 549mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 6245IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Julia Frey is a London based recipe developer and photographer. Julia founded Vikalinka in 2012 with the main mission to provide her readers with delicious and accessible everyday recipes, which could be enjoyed by everyone.

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4 Comments

  1. Matt Taylor says:

    5 stars
    I love pot pie and I love puff pastry, such a perfect recipe for leftover turkey. I can’t wait to try this!

  2. Toni Dash says:

    5 stars
    I really love how comforting this is!! So yummy!

    1. Julia Frey (Vikalinka) says:

      The definition of comfort food, Toni, right?! ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. Beth says:

    5 stars
    This looks fantastic and so delicious! I’m so excited to make this recipe soon! My family is going to love it!