For all the goodness of turkey pot pie without the fussy pie crust, turkey pot pie casserole is the way to go! Bits of turkey and vegetables swimming in a thick and savory sauce, all topped with balls of biscuit-like dumplings. Be sure to check out more of my Leftover Turkey Recipes, too!
Dad’s Leftover Turkey Pot Pie Casserole
Dad was a whiz in the kitchen and loved to experiment! We had this amazing dish one lazy Sunday afternoon when everyone was hungry but no one wanted to cook. It’s been a tradition ever since! I will make this all year long, but it is especially good a few days after Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner when the family is still together.
More Casseroles
Dad’s Leftover Turkey Pot Pie Casserole
For all the goodness of turkey pot pie without the fussy pie crust, turkey pot pie casserole is the way to go! Bits of turkey and vegetables swimming in a thick and savory sauce, all topped with balls of biscuit-like dumplings. How could you go wrong?
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ cup onion, diced
- 1 ¼ cups carrots, diced
- ¾ cup celery, sliced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 ½ cups chopped turkey, white or dark meat
- 1 ¼ cups frozen peas
- salt and pepper to taste
Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering. Saute the onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Stir in the flour until no lumps remain. Add in about ¼ cup of broth and stir until thick sauce forms. Add the remaining broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and allow to simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the turkey and peas. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour into an 8×11-inch baking pan and set aside.
- Make the topping by whisking together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate small bowl, beat together the egg and milk. Pour into the flour and stir to combine. It should be a sticky dough.
- Drop dough of about 2 to 3 tablespoons each on top of the turkey mixture. Bake for 17-19 minutes, until the topping is golden brown.
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