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Turkey Pot Pie with Stuffing Crust

Turkey Pot Pie with Stuffing Crust

This turkey pot pie with stuffing crust is a wonderful way to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers. Instead of a traditional pie crust or puff pastry, this pot pie is topped with stuffing.
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Ingredients
  

  • 3 or 4 slices bacon diced
  • 1 carrot finely minced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 4 tbsp salted butter
  • 7 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth or turkey broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tsp better than bouillon chicken flavor
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 2.5 cups cooked turkey cut up or shredded
  • 15 oz frozen vegetables I used a mix of carrots, string beans, peas, and corn
  • 1 box prepared stuffing or enough leftover stuffing to cover the pot pie

Instructions
 

  • If you are making fresh stuffing, prepare it first according to the instructions on the box.
  • Dice up the bacon and cook it in a large oven safe pot on medium low heat. (see note)
  • Before the bacon crisps up, add your diced carrot and onions. Stir frequently to ensure nothing is burning. You can add a little broth if anything is getting too dark. Cook until the bacon is crisp, carrots are soft, and onion is soft and darker in color. 
  • Add your butter and once it melts, slowly add in the flour. Stir until well combined. Then, slowly add in your broth. Whisk until well combined. 
  • Then, add in your milk and better than bouillon and whisk until they are combined.
  • Bring your heat to a boil and once it starts to boil, quickly lower the heat to low heat. Add in your turkey and frozen vegetables. You will see the mixture thicken up. Once the mixture is mixed well and very thick, turn off the heat and preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Cover your turkey mixture with your stuffing, making sure to evenly distribute it. Use as much stuffing as you would like. I had a little leftover when I used a new box of stuffing.
  • Put it in the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

If you do not have a pot you can use on both the stove top and in the oven, you can cook this on the stove top first, and then transfer it to a casserole dish before you add the puff pastry