If you've got leftover turkey hanging around and want to turn it into something comforting and family-friendly, this turkey and ham pie is a brilliant option. It's creamy, cosy, and topped with golden puff pastry & it's also really easy to make!
You honestly wouldn't guess how easy this leftover turkey & ham pie is from how good it tastes. It's a really handy way to use up leftover meat from Christmas Day, especially if you've cooked a joint like my slow cooker gammon in Coke and have bits left sitting in the fridge.
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The creamy sauce, chunks of meat and crisp puff pastry topping just work so well together, and it's one of those dinners you can prep earlier in the day and bake when you need it.
If you're looking for an alternative to the traditional turkey, why not check out this Christmas roast chicken?
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🥘 Ingredients You Will Need
Here is a brief overview of the ingredients you will need to make this leftover turkey & ham pie. To find out how to make it allergy-friendly, simply scroll down to the section below this one.
- Cooked Turkey & Gammon/Ham - you can also use leftover cooked chicken too.
- Leek - This is finely sliced.
- Chicken stock - Or turkey stock if you have any leftover.
- Double Cream - This helps to create that glossy, creamy sauce. I wouldn't advise using single cream as it isn't thick enough.
- Dijon Mustard - adds flavour without being overpowering.
- Cornflour - This is used to thicken the sauce
- Puff Pastry - I always use a Jus Rol ready rolled sheet.
- Egg - for brushing over the pastry, which gives it that lovely golden brown colour.
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See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
🥜 How Can I Make This Dish Allergy Friendly?
✔️ Dairy-free: Use a dairy-free cream alternative.
✔️ Gluten-free: Swap the puff pastry for a gluten-free version, Jus Rol do a gluten-free pre-rolled puff pastry.
✔️ Mustard-free: Simply leave the mustard out - the pie will still be full of flavour.
✔️ Egg-Free: Use milk to brush over the uncooked pastry as a glaze instead of the egg.
✏️ How to Make Leftover Turkey & Ham Pie
⬇️ Here you will find an overview of how to make the recipe. For full information on ingredients and quantities please see the recipe card at the bottom of the page ⬇️
Step 1: Start by heating the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the sliced leek and cook it gently for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's soft but not browned.
Step 2: Add the chopped turkey and ham to the pan and give everything a good stir so it's evenly mixed.
Pour in the chicken stock and double cream, then add the Dijon mustard.
Stir well and let it warm through for a minute or two so all the flavours come together.
Step 3: In a small bowl, mix the cornflour with a splash of cold water until smooth, then stir this into the pan.
Let the filling simmer gently for 5-10 minutes, stirring now and again, until the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Step 4: Once thickened, spoon the filling into your pie dish and leave it to cool slightly.
This helps stop the pastry from going soggy when it goes on top.
Step 5: Lay the puff pastry over the dish, trim the edges, and crimp to seal.
Brush the pastry with beaten egg, then bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°C (180°C fan) for 25-30 minutes, until the pastry is puffed, golden, and crisp.
Let the pie sit for a few minutes before serving so it's easier to slice.
💡 Lauren's Top Tips
- 🌟 Let the filling cool slightly: This stops it from making the pastry soggy.
- 🌟 Cut a small slit in the pastry: This allows the steam to escape while baking. I also do this in my marry me chicken pie.
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🗒️Make Ahead
You can make the filling earlier in the day and keep it in the fridge. Add the pastry and bake when you're ready.
🗒️ Batch Cooking
Double the filling and freeze half for another meal later.
🗒️ Leftovers & Storage
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven until piping hot.
🗒️Freezing
Freeze the cooked filling (without pastry) for up to 3 months. Defrost fully before topping with pastry and baking.
🗒️ Reheating
Reheat in the oven at 180°C, with the pie covered in foil, until it's hot all the way through. Reheating in the microwave will make the pastry soggy.
💬 Recipe FAQs
Can I use chicken instead of turkey?
Yes - cooked chicken works perfectly and makes this a great year-round recipe.
Mash, peas, slow cooked red cabbage, or roasted carrots & green beans all work really well.
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📖 Recipe
Leftover Turkey and Ham Pie
Equipment
- Frying Pan
Ingredients
- 250 g (9oz) Cooked turkey chopped
- 250 g (9oz) cooked gammon chopped
- 1 sheet ready rolled puff pastry
- medium leek finely sliced
- 200 ml (¾ cup) chicken stock
- 200 ml (¾ cup) double cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon cornflour
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the sliced leek and cook gently until softened.
- Stir in the chopped turkey and ham, then pour in the chicken stock and double cream. Add the Dijon mustard and mix well.
- Mix the cornflour with a small splash of cold water, then stir it into the pan. Let the filling simmer for 5-10 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
- Tip the filling into a pie dish and allow it to cool slightly. Season with salt (if needed) and black pepper.
- Lay the puff pastry over the top, trim the edges and crimp to seal.
- Brush the pastry with beaten egg.
- Bake at 200°C (180°C fan) for 25-30 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and golden.
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Notes
- A great way to use up leftover turkey and ham, especially after Christmas
- Let the filling cool slightly before adding the pastry to help prevent a soggy base
- Don't over-season until you've tasted the filling - ham can be quite salty
- If the sauce thickens too much, loosen it with a splash of stock or cream
- Ready-rolled puff pastry keeps this quick and easy
- Chicken can be used instead of turkey if that's what you have
- Best baked and served fresh, but the filling can be made ahead
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