Turkey Pot Pie

Sorry, I don't have a picture of this biscuit-topped pie. For one thing, the filling boiled over the edge of the pan and created an ugly mess, and for another thing, we dug into it as soon as it came out of the oven without even thinking of getting pictures first.

I put this pie together without recipe, just using basic cooking concepts from similar pies I've made in the past. I used leftover diced turkey that I'd frozen right after Christmas, as well as turkey broth I'd made and frozen, too. I ended up adding one package of instant turkey gravy mix just to boost the turkey flavor a little. Here is the basic recipe.

Blogarita's Turkey Pie

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
3/4 cup flour (approximately)
1/2 large onion, diced
1 quart turkey or chicken broth
1 envelope instant turkey gravy mix
2 cups diced cooked turkey
1 pkg. (either 10-oz. or 16-oz.) frozen mixed vegetables*
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1/4 c. (1/2 stick) COLD butter
1 cup milk

Heat oven to 375° F. Spray an oblong baking dish with non-stick pan spray.

In large pan or Dutch oven, melt butter. Saute onions in butter for 1-2 minutes.

Stir in 3/4 cup flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. This mixture will be very thick.

Stir in the gravy mix and immediately whisk in the turkey broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and boil until thickened, about 2 minutes.

Stir in turkey and vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Do not fill more than half full. ** Place in preheated oven.

Combine 2 cups flour, 1/2 salt and the baking powder. Cut cold butter into flour mixture until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in milk.

Remove dish of turkey filling from oven. Drop biscuit dough, using a large spoon or a small ice cream scoop, evenly over hot filling. Return dish to oven and bake until biscuits are full cooked and golden on top, approximately 20 minutes.

Makes 4-6 generous servings.

*You can use a peas and carrots blend if you don't wish to use mixed vegetables.
** If you have filling left over, it can be frozen and used later as a base for turkey soup.