- 2 medium carrots diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 stalks celery diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium onion diced (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup white wine
- ¼ cup sherry
- 2 cups chicken or turkey stock
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- ½ cup frozen peas defrosted
- 2 cups leftover Thanksgiving turkey meat shredded or diced
- 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry thawed, but cold
- 1 egg beaten for egg wash, optional
- flaky sea salt for sprinkling on top optional
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
In a large oven-safe skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onions, carrots and celery, then sauté until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for an another minute until fragrant.
Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir to create a roux. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the roux to turn slightly golden in color.
Deglaze with white wine, sherry and chicken stock, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth. Allow it to simmer for a few minutes, then turn off the heat.
Add the heavy cream, thyme, peas, the shredded leftover turkey, season wit salt and pepper, then stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface so it's just large enough to fit the skillet with a slight overhang.
Place the rolled-out puff pastry on top of the pot pie filling in the skillet, tucking in the excess around the edges to form a crust.
If desired, brush the puff pastry all over with the beaten egg to give it a beautiful golden-brown finish when baked. You can also sprinkle some flaky sea salt, fresh herbs or black pepper on top.
Cut a few slits in the top to let steam escape, then bake for about 30 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden, and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
Let cool slightly before serving.
- If omitting the wine and/or sherry, substitute with an equal amount of either stock plus a few splashes of white wine vinegar to balance the richness, or with apple cider, which adds a really nice flavor.
- Thaw puff pastry in the refrigerator, and keep it cold until right before using. This makes it easier to work with and ensures it bakes up light and flaky.
- The egg wash is optional but will make the crust golden brown and crisp on top.
- Lightly dust the crust with flaky sea salt, herbs or other seasonings before baking for added flavor and texture.
- Always vent the crust with small cuts to let steam escape, which prevents it from overflowing on the sides.
- Let the pot pie rest at least 5 minutes before serving to let the filling set up.
Calories: 738kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 527mg | Potassium: 599mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 6044IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 4mg