Best Potato Pot Pie Recipes

MASHED POTATO-TOPPED TURKEY POT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Press the pie crust into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish, then layer the turkey meat over the crust; spoon the cream of chicken soup over the turkey.
• Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the mixed vegetables; cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Whisk the dry gravy mix with the remaining 1 cup of water, then stir the gravy mixture into the mixed vegetables. Bring to a boil, then simmer until thickened, about 1 minute. Pour the vegetables and gravy over the cream of chicken soup layer in the pan. Spread the mashed potatoes over the top of the pie.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is bubbling, about 45 minutes.

POTATO, LEEK, AND PEA POT PIE WITH SPINACH-ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Place rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 425°F. If you see or feel dirt in leeks, rinse well, separating layers, then pat dry; otherwise, leave rounds intact.
• Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a 10" cast-iron or other deep, heavy, ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Cook sausage, stirring occasionally, until browned, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes more. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage and garlic to a plate, reserving about 2 Tbsp. oil in pan.
• Return pan to low heat and add flour, 1 Tbsp. at a time, stirring to combine. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to smell toasty and is the color of peanut butter, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in stock 1/4-cupful at a time. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Add carrots, potatoes, and leek and simmer until carrots and potatoes are just softened and liquid is reduced by half, 10-12 minutes. Add reserved sausage and garlic, peas, dill, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, 3/4 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper and stir to combine.
• Remove from heat. Place pastry over skillet, tucking corners gently into sides; it won't completely cover pan. Whisk egg with 1 Tbsp. water (if not using, substitute 1 Tbsp. oil) in a small bowl and brush top of pastry. Cut four 1" slits in pastry to vent.
• Bake pot pie until pastry is beginning to brown and underside is cooked, 23-25 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
• Meanwhile, whisk remaining 4 Tbsp. oil, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a large bowl. Add spinach, arugula, radishes, cilantro, parsley, and almonds and toss to combine.
• Divide pot pie among plates and serve salad alongside.

BEEF POT PIE WITH POTATO BISCUIT CRUST

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. In 2-quart saucepan, heat beef, frozen vegetables, onion and gravy to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently. Boil and stir 1 minute. Keep warm.
• In medium bowl, stir dry potatoes and hot water; let stand until water is absorbed. Stir in Bisquick mix, milk and chives until dough forms. Place dough on surface sprinkled with Bisquick mix; gently roll in Bisquick mix to coat. Shape into ball; knead 10 times. Pat into 11x7-inch rectangle. Fold dough into thirds.
• Pour beef mixture into ungreased 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish. Carefully unfold dough onto beef mixture.
• Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

OLD-FASHIONED CHICKEN POT PIE WITH SWEET POTATO CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Place chicken, vegetables, and parsley in a 2 1/2 qt baking dish.
• In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Saute garlic for 2 minutes.
• Stir in the 6 tablespoons of flour, and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute to make roux.
• Add half-and-half and chicken broth slowly, still stirring constantly.
• Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
• Continue cooking and stirring until sauce boils and thickens.
• Pour sauce over chicken and vegetble mixture.
• Sift remaining cup of flour together with baking powder and salt into a bowl.
• With a fork, work in mashed sweet potatoes with vegetable oil and egg.
• Lightly flour a board and roll out dough with a rolling pin to about 1/4" thick.
• Cover casserole dish with dough and pinch edges all the way around.
• Make several small slits in the dough.
• Bake until crust is golden-brown (35-40 minutes).

SMOKED CHICKEN POT PIE WITH SWEET POTATO CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a large bowl combine flour with salt, and pepper. Cut in the butter with a fork or pastry blender until the mixture looks crumbly.
• In another bowl combine eggs, milk, and sweet potato puree. Add to the flour mixture and stir gently until combined. Don't overmix!
• Divide dough into quarters. On a lightly floured surface roll each piece into a circle about 1/8-inch thick. Cut the circles to fit the size of the serving bowls. Brush with egg wash and bake on a parchment lined baking sheet until lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the onions and cook until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the flour and cook until deep golden brown. Slowly whisk in the hot milk and cook until thickened. Reduce the heat and cook for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally. If the mixture is too thick, thin with a little extra milk.
• Add the mushrooms, turnips, carrots, onions, peas and chicken to the sauce and gently fold to combine and heat through. Season the sauce with salt and pepper and stir in the parsley.
• Spoon the hot filling into bowls and top with a circle of the baked sweet potato dough.

BOBBY FLAY'S SMOKED CHICKEN POT PIE WITH SWEET POTATO CRUST

Steps:

• To make the crust, stir the flour, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir the egg, milk, and sweet potato puree together in a bowl. Add the mixture to the flour, and gently mix with a rubber spatula until just combined. Transfer the mixture to a lightly floured surface, and lightly knead until the dough just comes together. Form into a round and flatten it slightly. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• To make the filling, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the flour and cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown. Slowly whisk in the hot milk and cook until thickened. Reduce the heat and cook for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally. If the mixture is too thick, thin it with a little extra milk.
• Add the mushrooms, turnips, carrots, onions, peas, chicken, and chipotle, if using, to the sauce and fold gently to combine. Season the filling with salt and pepper, and stir in the parsley.
• Divide the dough in half, and roll each half out on a lightly floured surface until 1/8 inch thick. Invert individual heatproof bowls on the pastry sheet, and using a sharp knife, cut circles around the outside of the bowls that are slightly larger than the bowls. Fill the bowls three-quarters full with the chicken filling, making sure each serving has a nice amount of chicken, vegetables, and broth. Carefully cap each bowl with a pastry round, pressing the dough around the rim to form a seal. Brush the tops with the egg wash and season with salt and pepper. Use a paring knife to make a small slit in the center of the dough. (Alternatively, roll one large crust and use it to top a family-style pot pie in a 10-inch baking dish.)
• Place the bowls on baking sheets, and bake until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly, 15 to 18 minutes for individual pies and 25 to 30 minutes for one large pot pie. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

BEEF POT PIE WITH MASHED POTATO CRUST

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325ºF. Have a shallow 3 quart baking dish ready.
• Coat meat with flour, shaking off excess. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meat in 2 to 3 batches, adding more oil as needed. Remove to baking dish with a slotted spoon.
• Add carrots and onions to dish. Mix wine, garlic, salt and herbs. Add and stir to distribute. Cover tightly with lid or foil.
• Bake 2 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. (If making ahead, refrigerate stew and mashed potatoes separately up to 3 days.).
• To serve: (If made ahead, reheat stew, covered, in 375ºF oven 40 to 45 minutes until hot and bubbling). Increase oven temperature to 425ºF. Spoon mashed potatoes on stew and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer until edges of potatoes are golden brown.

HALIBUT POT PIE WITH MASHED POTATO CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add fennel and shallots. Cover; cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with flour, salt, and pepper. sauté 2 minutes. Add broth; bring to boil, stirring often. Add fish and spinach. Cover; simmer over medium heat until fish is almost cooked through, about 4 minutes.
• Transfer fish mixture to 11x7x2-inch baking dish. Spoon mashed potatoes over, covering completely. Broil until filling bubbles at edges and potatoes are brown in spots, about 4 minutes. Serve.

CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO POT PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F Oil four 12 oz ramekins, or use a 9" pie plate.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add the onion, salt and pepper. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes. Add the sweet potatoes and cook, covered, stirring occasionally until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, shred chicken discarding bones and skin; set aside.
• Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Gradually stir in the wine and then the broth and bring to a boil.
• Add the chicken, peas, parsley, tarragon, and nutmeg.
• Divide the mixture among the prepared ramekins (about 3/4 C each).
• Using a 4" round cookie cutter, cut out 4 pieces of puff pastry. Place the pastry on top of the ramekins.
• Place the pot pies on a rimmed baking sheet (line with foil to catch drips). Brush pastry with beaten egg. Bake until puffed and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

MASHED POTATO TOPPED CHICKEN POT PIE

Steps:

• Saute med potato and carrot in bacon grease until slightly softened but not cooked through.
• Add onion, cook until soft.
• Dissolve bullion in 1 1/2 cup water and add to veggies.
• Add any leftover veggies.
• Saute cubed chicken, add to veggie/broth mix.
• Keep mixture on low heat.
• In another pan melt 2 tbsp butter and slowly mix in flour until a roux is made, cook for 1 minutes, stirring constantly. (will look like yellow paste)
• Slowly add in 1 cup milk stirring constantly until well blended and thickened, making a cream sauce.
• Add cream sauce to veggie/chicken/broth mix and stir well, turn heat to medium and simmer for about 2 minutes, adding salt and pepper and seasonings to taste. Remove from heat.
• In a med mixing bowl combine mashed potatoes, egg and 2 tbsp of butter until well blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Spoon veggie chicken filling into individual casserole or pie tins, can even be made in a full size casserole.
• Spread mashed potato mixture evenly on top, potatoes can be cold.
• Place on foil lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes at 425°F until tops are golden brown.

CHICKEN, SWEET POTATO AND SWISS CHARD PHYLLO POT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Heat a large, shallow 10-inch cast-iron pan or Dutch oven up over medium-high heat.
• While the pan heats up, cut the chicken thighs into 1 1/2-inch pieces and season liberally with kosher salt and pepper.
• Once the pan is heated, add 2 tablespoons of the ghee and the chicken in a single layer, working in batches and adding more ghee, if needed. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, flipping the chicken once halfway, until browned evenly. Remove with a slotted spoon or tongs to a plate (the chicken will not be cooked through).
• Reduce the heat to medium; add the onion, garlic and sage and cook, stirring, until fragrant and the onions start to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vermouth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
• Add the chard to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to wilt, 3 to 4 minutes. Next, add the sweet potato and stock. Stir together and season liberally with kosher salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the mascarpone and Parmesan. Return the chicken to the pan, stir then remove from the heat.
• Place the phyllo sheets on a baking sheet and cover with a damp towel to prevent them from drying out. Place 1 of the phyllo sheets on a clean work surface then brush or dab with some of the melted butter. Crumple the sheet up like a piece of paper and place on top of the chicken filling. Repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets until the entire surface of the filling is covered, overlapping the sheets, if necessary. Drizzle any remaining butter on top and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
• Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F and bake until bubbly and the top is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. If the filling under the crust looks too wet, cook on the stove over medium heat to reduce some of the liquid, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve the pot pie in the pan.

TURKEY POT PIE WITH POTATO BISCUIT CRUST

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. In 3-quart saucepan, heat turkey, frozen vegetables, onion and gravy to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently. Boil and stir 1 minute. Keep warm.
• In medium bowl, stir dry potatoes and hot water; let stand until water is absorbed. Stir in remaining crust ingredients until dough forms. Place dough on surface sprinkled with Bisquick mix; gently roll in Bisquick mix to coat. Shape into ball; knead 10 times. Pat into 11x7-inch rectangle. Fold dough into thirds.
• Pour turkey mixture into ungreased 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish. Carefully unfold dough onto turkey mixture.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

HALIBUT POT PIE WITH MASHED POTATO CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add fennel and shallots and cook until they're tender (about 8 minutes).Sprinkle with flour, salt and pepper. Saute 2 minutes.
• Add broth and bring to a boil, stirring often. Add fish and spinach. Cover, and simmer over medium heat until fish is nearly cooked, about 4 minutes.
• Transfer fish mixture to an 11x7x2 inch baking dish. Spoon mashed potatoes over, covering fish mixture completely.
• Place under broiler about 4 minutes, until filling bubbles at edges and potatoes are browned in spots.

CHICKEN POT PIE WITH POTATO CRUST

Steps:

• Toss parsnip, turnip, carrots, garlic, onions and canola oil. Roast in oven at 400 for 30 minute
• Boil potatoes in salted water until tender. Mash and add sour cream and salt and pepper to taste.
• Steam green beans until just tender, either over boiling potatoes or in microwave.
• Melt butter in saucepan and add flour. Cook until roux is lightly golden and flour smells nutty. Add stock and thyme sprigs. Bring to a simmer and continue to stir until sauce thickens. Remove thyme stems. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
• Combine roasted vegetables, diced chicken, corn, green beans and sauce. Place in deep cassarole dish and top with mashed potatoes.
• Bake in 350 oven until bubbling, about 30 minute Place under broiler for 5 min to brown top of potatoes.
• Let stand 5 min before serving.

DEE DEE'S SWISS HAM & POTATO POT PIE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease or spray appropriate size baking dish with cooking spray such as PAM. I used a 9 X 9-in deep baking dish.
• 2. Over a medium/low heat melt butter in large skillet; add onions. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add potatoes, carrots & celery; stir, cover and cook an additional 10 minutes.
• 3. Increase heat to meduim; stir in flour and then add chicken stock. Stir until mixture thickens; remove from heat and then stir in cream, ham and swiss cheese. Season to taste. Go light on the salt (if you use it at all) as the ham is salty. Nutmeg is optional but adds a great flavor. Pour into prepared baking dish.
• 4. Roll pastry out to size of dish; lay on top of ham and potato mixture. Brush top with milk. Cut a few slits in pastry.
• 5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until pastry has puffed and lightly browned.

CHICKEN-MUSHROOM POT PIE WITH SWEET POTATO CRUST

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat about 10 minutes or until crisp. Transfer from skillet to paper towels; drain and cool. Crumble; set aside.
• Discard all but 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in skillet. Add onion, bell pepper, mushrooms and thyme to drippings; cook over medium heat about 9 minutes, stirring frequently and breaking apart onion pieces with spoon, until onion is translucent.
• Sprinkle mushroom mixture with flour; stir until moistened. Stir in broth and salt. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in chicken; sprinkle with Swiss chard. Cover; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until Swiss chard is partially softened. Remove 1/4 cup of the Swiss chard; reserve. Stir bacon into mixture in skillet.
• Pour chicken-mushroom mixture into casserole. Heat sweet potatoes as directed on bag until 160°F; stir. Swirl reserved Swiss chard into sweet potatoes with spoon. Spoon evenly over mushroom mixture; spread evenly.
• Bake uncovered about 35 minutes or until filling is hot and potatoes just begin to brown. Cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

CHEESY POTATO POT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Melt the butter in a deep, wide sautee pan over medium-low heat.
• Add the onions,garlic and vegetables, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.
• Stir in the potatoes and enough milk to almost cover the potatoes.
• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
• Partially mash the potatoes with a potato masher in the pan.
• Stir in the parmesan-romano cheese, thyme, mustard, salt, and pepper.
• Remove from the heat to cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, lay 1/2 cup Cheddar over the bottom of the prepared crust.
• Stir the egg yolks into the potato mixture.
• Beat the egg whites with clean dry beaters
• in a medium bowl until almost-stiff peaks form when the beaters are lifted.
• Gently fold the whites into the potato mixture, then scrape the filling over the Cheddar in the crust. Sprinkle the paprika and other 1/2 cup Cheddar over the filling.
• Bake until puffed and golden, about 20-30 minutes. Let cool before serving.

SWEET POTATO, PORK, AND SAGE POT PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400.
• Sprinkle pork with the salt and pepper. Place in a medium bowl and toss pork with 1 tablespoon flour.
• In a large skillet, add 1 tablespoon of the oil and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Ass pork, in batches if needed., Cook 3-5 minutes until browned on all sides. Set aside.
• Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, heat remaining 2 tablesppins of oil and heat. Add apple, sweet potato, and onion. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add 1/4 cup of the cider; simmer 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
• Sprinkle with remaining 3 tablespoons of flour and sage.
• Cook 1 minute.
• Slowly stir in the remaining 3/4 cup cider until smooth and bubbly.
• Add Applejack/brandy/additional cider.
• Return pork and any juices to skillet.
• Spoon mixture into a 2 quart baking dish.
• Cover with puff pastry/ crust/biscuit mix; cut steam vents.
• Sprinkle with shredded cheese (optional) and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

EASY CHICKEN POT PIE WITH POTATO TOP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Unroll Pie crust and press into 2.5 qt casserole (you may need to use a rolling pin to make it larger to fit the casserole).
• Mix together chicken, soup, milk, and vegetables.
• Pour chicken mixture into casserole.
• Mash potatoes with butter and milk, salt and pepper to taste.
• Spoon mashed potato topping onto pie, and gently smooth it over evenly.
• Bake in a preheated oven for 45-60 minutes.

POTATO, LEEK, AND PEA POT PIE WITH SPINACH-ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Preparation Place rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 425°F. If you see or feel dirt in leeks, rinse well, separating layers, then pat dry; otherwise, leave rounds intact. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a 10" cast-iron or other deep, heavy, ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Cook sausage, stirring occasionally, until browned, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes more. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage and garlic to a plate, reserving about 2 Tbsp. oil in pan. Return pan to low heat and add flour, 1 Tbsp. at a time, stirring to combine. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to smell toasty and is the color of peanut butter, about 5 minutes. Stir in stock 1/4-cupful at a time. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Add carrots, potatoes, and leek and simmer until carrots and potatoes are just softened and liquid is reduced by half, 10-12 minutes. Add reserved sausage and garlic, peas, dill, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, 3/4 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper and stir to combine. Remove from heat. Place pastry over skillet, tucking corners gently into sides; it won't completely cover pan. Whisk egg with 1 Tbsp. water (if not using, substitute 1 Tbsp. oil) in a small bowl and brush top of pastry. Cut four 1" slits in pastry to vent. Bake pot pie until pastry is beginning to brown and underside is cooked, 23-25 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving. Meanwhile, whisk remaining 4 Tbsp. oil, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a large bowl. Add spinach, arugula, radishes, cilantro, parsley, and almonds and toss to combine. Divide pot pie among plates and serve salad alongside. Cooks' NoteAny brand frozen puff pastry works; the weight may vary, but either way, you'll have enough to work with.