High protein Recipe Turkey Pot Pie with Stuffing Crust (Thanksgiving Casserole)

High protein Recipe Turkey Pot Pie with Stuffing Crust (Thanksgiving Casserole)

Description

Turkey Pot Pie with Stuffing Crust is a fun twist on a turkey pot pie, made with diced turkey and veggies simmered in a creamy sauce.

Yield: 8servings | Serving Size: 11/2 cups

Ingredients

5cupscooked diced turkey breast, (about 2 1/2 pounds)

1tablespoonolive oil

2large shallots, chopped (3/4 cup)

1/4cupchopped fresh parsley

2tablespoonschopped fresh thyme

2tablespoonschopped fresh sage

3celery stalks, chopped

8ouncepackage frozen mixed vegetables

3cupsturkey or chicken broth

1/2teaspoonkosher salt

1/8teaspoonblack pepper

1/4cupcornstarch

For the Stuffing Crust:

10ounceswhole wheat french bread, cut into small cubes

1tablespoonbutter

1medium onion, minced

2large stalks celery, minced

8fresh sage leaves, minced

1/2cupchopped parsley

1teaspoonBell’s turkey seasoning

1/4teaspoonkosher salt and fresh pepper, to taste

1large egg, beaten

1 1/2cupschicken broth

Instructions

For the stuffing crust:

Stale cubed bread works best here, you can cut the bread the night before and let it sit to harden.

  • If your bread is fresh, preheat the oven and bake the bread cubes on 2 baking sheets at 250°F for about 30 minutes, stirring half way until the bread is completely firm.

In a large, deep nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the butter; when melted add onions, celery, parsley, sage, Bell’s turkey seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper and saute on medium low until soft, about 5-10 minutes.

  • Remove from heat and let cool a few minutes then transfer to a large bowl and add the toasted bread. Combine egg and broth in a bowl and whisk, add to the stuffing and mix to combine.

For the filling:

  • Preheat oven to 425F.
  • Wipe the skillet and add oil over medium heat. Add the shallots, parsley, thyme and sage and cook until almost soft about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the celery and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Add the frozen mixed vegetables, turkey, 2 cups turkey broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper and bring to a boil. Stir and simmer over medium-low heat 10 minutes, stirring until the flavors meld.

Meanwhile combine 1 cup turkey broth with the corn starch and mix well to dissolve.

  • Add to the turkey and cook over medium-low heat, stirring until thickened, about 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to an oven safe, deep 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
  • Place the stuffing over the turkey filling. Bake 30 to 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is hot and bubbling.
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