Individual Turkey Potpies |
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Prep Time: 50 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Savory, creamy potpies are a great way to make those old leftovers new again. These are not your grandma's pot pies...they are made with fresh herbs, a silky homemade Dijon sauce and a puff pastry top.Victoria Bond, Tempe, Arizona Ingredients:
2-1/2 cups cubed peeled potatoes |
1 cup chopped onion |
3/4 cup sliced fresh carrots |
1/2 cup chopped celery |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
2 cups cubed cooked turkey |
1/2 cup fresh peas |
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
sauce: |
1/4 cup butter, cubed |
6 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 cups 2% milk |
1 cup chicken broth |
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream |
3 tablespoons dijon mustard |
1 tablespoon capers, drained |
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon |
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme |
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed |
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage |
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
crust: |
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed |
1 egg |
1 tablespoon water |
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, saute the potatoes, onion, carrots and celery in oil for 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the turkey, peas, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper; heat through.
2. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk, broth and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the mustard, capers, herbs, nutmeg, salt, pepper and potato mixture. Divide among six greased 10-oz. ramekins.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry into a 13-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Cut into six squares. Place one pastry over each ramekin; pressing to seal edges. Beat egg and water; brush over pastry. Sprinkle with cheese.
4. Place ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 6 servings.
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