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Turkey Pot Pie with Puff Pastry

Turkey Pot Pie with Puff Pastry

The day after the big meal, the turkey comes back as something better: a golden pot pie with a shattering puff pastry lid.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup diced red onions 1/4-inch dice
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots 1/4-inch dice
  • 1/2 cup diced celery 1/4-inch dice
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced brown mushrooms 1/4-inch thick
  • 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled 1/4-inch dice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted chicken stock
  • 1 cup whole milk plus 1 tablespoon for the egg wash
  • 3 cups cooked turkey 1/2-inch dice
  • 1 cup peas fresh, frozen, or canned
Crust
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed no more than 40 minutes at room temperature
  • 1 large egg, whisked whisk with 1 tablespoon milk for the egg wash

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven. Set a rack in the center and heat the oven to 400°F. Take the puff pastry out of the freezer so it can thaw while the filling cooks — no more than 40 minutes at room temperature, or the butter melts into the dough and the layers will not puff.
  2. Soften the aromatics. Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, thyme, and rosemary, and cook until the onion turns translucent, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the mushrooms and potatoes. Stir in the mushrooms and cook 1 minute, then add the potatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook 6 to 7 minutes, stirring now and then, until the potatoes start to soften at the edges.
  4. Build the gravy. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir for about 2 minutes, until the raw flour smell fades. Pour in the chicken stock and milk a little at a time, stirring constantly, until the sauce turns smooth. Let it simmer 5 to 6 minutes, until slightly thickened and the potatoes are tender but still holding their shape.
  5. Fold in the turkey and peas. Stir in the turkey and peas, turn off the heat, and taste. Add salt and pepper until it tastes right.
  6. Fill the dish. Spoon the filling into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate or round baking dish. Roll the puff pastry out on a lightly floured surface until it covers the dish with a little overhang. Lay it over the filling, trim the edges, and press to seal.
  7. Egg wash and vents. Whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of milk and brush it over the pastry. Cut 4 small slits in the top, about 1/2 inch long, so steam can escape.
  8. Bake. Set the dish on a baking sheet and bake until the pastry is puffed and deep golden brown, 45 to 55 minutes. Let it rest about 10 minutes before serving so the filling settles.