Little Turkey Pot Pies

So yea, these are pretty effing cute. I love pot pies. In fact, they were a staple for me in college, specifically the Marie Calendar frozen ones. This was until I became smart and looked at the calories. OMG. So yea, I don’t really eat them anymore. These however I would eat because they are pretty adorable. You can find these little Le Creuset cocottes everywhere.

Individual Thanksgiving Turkey Pot Pies
By Jenny Park
Serves 4
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 minutes

1 stick (½ cup) butter, divided
1 yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1 Tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
¾ cup frozen peas
2 cups roasted turkey, shredded into bite size pieces
¼ cup all purpose flour
1 ¾ cup whole milk
salt and pepper to taste
4 12 inch store bought pie dough’s
1 egg, lightly beaten

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Place ¼ cup butter into a medium sauté pan and melt over medium-high heat.
3. Sauté onions and carrots in butter for 4-6 minutes, constantly stirring.
4. Add the thyme and season with salt and pepper.
5. Fold in the peas and continue to sauté for 5 minutes.
6. Remove mixture from heat, toss in a large bowl with the shredded turkey and set aside.
7. In a medium saucepan melt remaining butter on medium heat.
8. Sprinkle flour over melted butter and whisk together.
9. Continue whisking for 3-4 minutes.
10. Pour milk into flour mixture, while continuing to whisk. Season with salt and pepper.
11. Whisk until mixture thickens, 4-5 minutes.
12. Remove mixture from heat and pour fold into vegetable mixture. Cover and set aside.
13. Cut two 6 inch circles from each ready made pie dough shell.
14. Place half of the circles in 5 inch pie dishes.
15. Fill each pie with 1 ½ cups of the chicken mixture and top each with remaining dough circles.
16. Crimp the edges of each pie and brush the tops and sides of each with a small amount of egg wash.
17. Cut small slits into the center tops of each pie, place all on a large baking dish and bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
18. Remove from the oven and allow pot pies sit for 10 minutes before serving.