Name: Christmas Leftovers: Turkey Potpie
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped; 30g flour; 1 egg; 720ml chicken stock (use gravy instead if you have it, or a mix!); 390g leftover turkey, chopped or shredded; 1 ready to roll pastry (puff or shortcrust - the choice is yours!); 450g leftover vegetables (peas, carrots, chopped parnsips and leeks work well - but use whatever you have leftover!); 2 leftover roast potatoes, cubed; 1 tbsp fresh thyme, rosemary or parsley, minced

Christmas Leftovers: Turkey Potpie

What to do with all the Christmas leftovers can feel like a daunting task. But fear not, our turkey potpies are an easy & delicious way to turn leftovers into an appetising new meal.

Serves: 8
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time:
15 mins

Tags: Christmas, Roast Dinner, Leftovers, Boxing Day, English, Turkey

What to do with all the Christmas leftovers can feel like a daunting task. But fear not, our turkey potpies are an easy & delicious way to turn leftovers into an appetising new meal.

How to use up Christmas leftovers

Making a pie, using ready to roll pastry, is a the perfect Boxing Day dish. Using up any leftovers prevents any unnecessary waste & this easy recipe means no more time slaving over the stove - but more time to enjoy your presents! Find out how to make our Christmas leftover pie here.

Ingredients Method

What you'll need

1 onion, chopped
30g flour
1 egg
720ml chicken stock (use gravy instead if you have it, or a mix!)
390g leftover turkey, chopped or shredded
1 ready to roll pastry (puff or shortcrust - the choice is yours!)
450g leftover vegetables (peas, carrots, chopped parnsips and leeks work well - but use whatever you have leftover!)
2 leftover roast potatoes, cubed
1 tbsp fresh thyme, rosemary or parsley, minced

Method

Saute your chopped onion for a few minutes until soft.
Whisk together the chicken stock & flour until a smooth sauce is created. If you have any thickened gravy left, this can be used as the base instead.
Add in your turkey, cooked veg and herbs and stir gently.
Divide the mixture into ramekins or a pie dish if using.
Unroll the crust onto a lightly floured flat surface and cut into 8 circles (or one large one if making one big pie!) Press on top of the turkey mixture.
Beat the egg in a small bowl, and brush over the top.
Place on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 220oC, unitl the crusts are golden brown, around 20-25 minutes.

Tips & Tweaks:

Make these pies vegetarian by omitting the turkey and swapping the stock for vegetable stock.

And there you have it! An easy & delicious way to use up your Christmas dinner leftovers. Pick up all your Christmas dinner ingredients from your local SPAR. For more foodie inspiration and festive fun, be sure to sign up to our E-newsletter. And don’t forget to visit our Christmas Grotto; filled with even more festive recipes, activities, and blogs for the perfect party season.

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