Consider this the perfect use for that leftover turkey.

In a sea of leftover dressing and sweet potatoes, creamy, rich pot pie stands out.

If you have more than two or so servings, reheat the pot pie in the oven.

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Then reheat 10 to 20 minutes or until heated through.

This will make the filling warm again and prevent an overly soggy crust.

In a pinch, you’re free to also reheat turkey pot pie the microwave.

Southern Living Turkey Pot Pie ingredients

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Just warm in 30-second intervals until heated through.

How Long Does Turkey Pot Pie Last?

Freeze in an airtight container up to 3 months.

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Thaw in the fridge overnight, and reheat in the oven to crisp up the piecrust again.

onion)

1cupslicedcarrots(from 2 [3-oz.]

carrots)

1/2cupchopped celery

2 Tbsp.

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choppedgarlic(from6cloves)

1Tbsp.driedItalian seasoning

1 1/4tsp.kosher salt

1tsp.smoked paprika

1/4tsp.cayenne pepper

1/3cup(about 1 1/2 oz.

refrigeratedpiecrusts, divided

1largeegg

Directions

Prepare oven:

Preheat oven to 400F.

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium.

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Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.

Add chicken broth:

Whisk in chicken broth; bring to a boil over medium-high.

Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring often, until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.

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Add turkey and frozen peas to saucepan, and stir to combine.

Add top piecrust:

Whisk together egg and remaining 2 teaspoons cream until combined.

Brush edges of piecrust with egg wash, and top with second piecrust.

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Pinch piecrust edges, and crimp to seal; cut 3 slits across top piecrust.

Remove from oven, and let cool 20 to 25 minutes at room temperature before serving.

Southern Living Turkey Pot Pie adding the shredded turkey, peas, and cream

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Southern Living Turkey Pot Pie filling one of the pie crusts with the filling

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Southern Living Turkey Pot Pie adding the top crust

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Southern Living Turkey Pot Pie brushing the top crust with egg wash

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Southern Living Turkey Pot Pie after baking

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