One of the most ubiquitous casseroles around, the pot pie has many incarnations, both good and bad—but when it’s good, it’s memorable. With tasty Creamed Turkey, loads of vegetables, and a no-fuss puff pastry crust, this one falls in the good category. We think you’ll agree.
What to buy: We used Dufour puff pastry with excellent results, but if you prefer a denser crust, try topping your pot pie with frozen store-bought flaky pie dough.
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick)
2 cups pearl onions, peeled
1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped
1 cup potato, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup celery (leaves too), coarsely chopped
2/3 cup carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
3/4 cup frozen peas
3 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, coarsely chopped
Creamed Turkey
1 large egg
14 ounces store-bought puff pastry dough, defrosted if frozen
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat the oven to 400°F and arrange the rack in the middle. Butter a 13-by-9-inch baking dish and set aside.
Melt butter over medium heat in a large frying pan until foaming. Add onions and sage, and cook until sage aroma is released, about 2 minutes.
Add potato, celery, and carrots, and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook until carrots and onions are just beginning to soften, about 6 minutes.
Remove mixture from heat, stir in peas, parsley, and creamed turkey, and season with salt and pepper.
Turn filling into the prepared baking dish. Whisk egg together with 1 tablespoon water and a pinch of salt until evenly mixed. Set aside.
With kitchen shears, cut dough to fit over the baking dish. Place dough over filling and tuck into the edges of the dish.
Brush dough with egg wash and cut 10 evenly distributed slits in the top to vent. Cook until crust is golden brown and mixture is bubbling, about 30 to 35 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.
Beverage pairing: 2006 Heron Chardonnay, California. The basic blue-collar flavors in this recipe go well with a California Chardonnay, just one that’s not too oaky or heavy. This wine is neither, but rather balanced and lively with citrus and pear.
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