Leftover Turkey and Ham Pie
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!
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 514kcal
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
Nutrition
Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 388mg | Potassium: 468mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 3mg
