Dad's Turkey Pot Pie with Leftovers
Dad's Turkey Pot Pie with Leftovers wraps tender turkey and mixed vegetables in a creamy, herbed gravy beneath a flaky double crust. The pepper, celery seed, and Italian seasoning add cozy depth to the classic filling, perfect for a post-holiday dinner or a comforting weekend meal. It’s rich, homey, and built to satisfy with two generous pies.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Dad's Turkey Pot Pie with Leftovers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
Place peas, carrots, beans, and celery in a medium saucepan. Add enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 3
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add flour, salt, pepper, celery seed, onion powder, and Italian seasoning; whisk until a paste forms, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in broth and milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Remove from the heat; fold in the reserved vegetables and turkey until evenly coated.
- 5
Fit one pie pastry into the bottom of each of two 9-inch pie plates. Divide the filling between the dishes; top each with the remaining pie pastries and seal the edges. Cut several small slits in each top pastry to release steam; transfer to baking sheets.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. If the crusts brown too quickly, cover with aluminum foil. Continue baking until golden brown and the filling is bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes more.
- 7
Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Calories 548.74 kcal High 27%
- Protein 27.51 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 45.04 g 16%
- Total Fat 29.9 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 15.48 g High 77%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 110.34 mg High 37%
- Sodium 689.98 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 2.42 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 3.88 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 68.31 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.85 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 213.11 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 118.5 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 5.24 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.31 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Dad's Turkey Pot Pie with Leftovers is made with 15 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Celery. Each serving provides about 548.74 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Dad's Turkey Pot Pie with Leftovers made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, Celery Seed. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Dad's Turkey Pot Pie with Leftovers?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 548.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Dad's Turkey Pot Pie with Leftovers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Dad's Turkey Pot Pie with Leftovers healthy?
- Dad's Turkey Pot Pie with Leftovers has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 548.74 calories and 27.51 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 689.98 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.48 g (77% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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