Turkey and mushroom pie recipe

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This turkey and mushroom pie only takes 55 minutes to make and is 605 calories per portion.

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Serves4
SkillEasy
Preparation Time10 mins
Cooking Time45 mins
Total Time55 mins
Five A DayOne
Cost RangeCheap
Nutrition Per PortionRDA
Calories605 Kcal30%
Sugar6.3 g7%
Fat32 g46%
Saturated Fat14 g70%
Salt1.26 gRow 4 - Cell 2
Protein39.8 g80%
Carbohydrates36.5 g14%
Salt1.26 gRow 7 - Cell 2

Turkey and mushroom pie is a comforting dinner that makes a nice alternative to a roast dinner and can be made with fresh or leftover turkey meat. 

If you are using leftovers, don’t worry if they don’t amount to a full 500g that the recipe states. You can up the mushroom quantity to make the difference and it will still taste meaty or bulk out with some other veg like peas and broccoli. 

Ingredients

  • 2tbsp vegetable oil
  • 500g (18oz) diced British turkey breast
  • 2 leeks, washed and thickly sliced
  • 150g (5oz) button mushrooms, quartered
  • Sprig of thyme, leaves picked
  • 15g (½ oz) butter
  • 1tbsp plain flour
  • 300ml (½ pt) milk
  • 1 chicken stock cube
  • 500g ready-made puff pastry
  • Milk or beaten egg, for glazing

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Method

  1. Heat the oven to 220C (200C fan, Gas 7). Heat the oil in a frying pan and brown the turkey. Add the leeks, mushrooms and thyme leaves and fry for about 10 minutes until softened and slightly caramelised.
  2. Meanwhile, make a white sauce. Melt the butter in a small saucepan and add the flour, stirring well with a wooden spoon to make a paste. Cook for 1 minute. Pour over the milk a little at a time, whisking continually until you have a thick sauce. Crumble in the stock cube and season with pepper to taste.
  3. Mix the turkey mixture with the sauce and pour filling into a deep pie dish.
  4. Grease the edges of the pie dish with a little butter. Roll out the pastry and transfer to the pie dish to make a lid. Trim the pastry from around the edges and press down to seal.
  5. Brush milk or egg over the pastry to glaze it. Prick it with a fork and place in the oven to cook for 15-20 minutes.
  6. The pastry should be risen and golden brown when you take it out. Allow the pie to stand for 5-10 minutes, then serve with your choice of sides.

Top tips for making this turkey and mushroom pie

We like to use chestnut mushrooms as they have a wonderful flavour but you can use your favourites. If you are making the pie using leftover turkey meat, simply stir it in when you have made the white sauce. Once baked ensure the filling is piping hot and use foil to cover the pastry if it’s getting too dark. 

Continue reading below for more tips and suggestions. 

Can I swap chicken for turkey in my pie?

Yes, chicken breast and turkey breast can be used interchangeably. They have a very similar taste and texture and can be cooked the same way. Turkey breasts are bigger but can be a little drier. Cooking turkey in pies such as this one helps keep the meat nice and moist. 

What mushrooms are best for pies?

We like chestnut mushrooms as they add a little colour but also bring a delicious, subtle nutty flavour. Portobello are nice and meaty but may take a little longer to cook out the moisture. For a more intense mushroom flavour, you could crumble in some dried porcini mushrooms to your sauce. 

Can I use shortcrust pastry for my pie lid?

Yes! If you prefer using shortcrust pastry, or that’s all you have at home, it will work just as well in this recipe. Shortcrust pastry has a crumblier texture compared to flakey puff pastry, but both taste delicious. 

You can use a meat thermometer to check if your turkey is cooked all the way through. It should read 74C and the filling will be piping hot. 

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We love the digital screen as it’s quick and easy to read. This thermometer gives temperature readings between -49.9C-299C. It’s accurate and will help you to cook and bake more confidently. 

You might also like our turkey and ham pie, or if you prefer something different, this chicken pie recipe is very popular. The Hairy Bikers steak and ale pie is also a crowd pleaser. 

This recipe is courtesy of Britishturkey.org.uk 

Jessica Ransom
Senior Food Writer

Jessica is a freelance food writer, stylist and recipe tester. She previously worked as Senior Food Writer at Future. While at Future Jessica wrote food and drink-related news stories and features, curated product pages, reviewed equipment, and developed recipes that she then styled on food shoots. She is an enthusiastic, self-taught cook who adores eating out and sharing great food and drink with friends and family. She has completed the Level 1 Associate course at the Academy of Cheese and is continually building on her knowledge of beers, wines, and spirits.