Sunday, October 4, 2009

Turkey Pot Pie (Tastefully Simple)

* 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
* 3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch slices
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 celery rib, diced
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 3 cups chicken broth
* 4 cups cubed cooked turkey
* 2/3 cup frozen peas
* 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, divided
* 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
* 1 teaspoon garlic salt
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 1 package (15 ounces) refrigerated pie pastry
* 1 egg

* In a Dutch oven, saute the potatoes, carrots, onion and celery in butter and oil until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the turkey, peas, 1/2 cup cream, parsley, garlic salt and pepper.

* Spoon into two ungreased 9-in. pie plates. Roll out pastry to fit top of each pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut out a decorative center or cut slits in pastry. In a small bowl, whisk egg and remaining cream; brush over pastry.

* Cover and freeze one potpie for up to 3 months. Bake the remaining potpie at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

* To use frozen potpie: Remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking. Cover edges of crust loosely with foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; remove foil. Bake 55-60 minutes longer or until golden brown. Yield: 2 pies (6 servings each).