Leftover turkey and leek pie recipe | Jamie Oliver recipes (2024)

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Turkey and sweet leek pie

With a gorgeous chestnut and sage puff pastry topping

With a gorgeous chestnut and sage puff pastry topping

“This comforting pie with homemade gravy turns leftover turkey meat into a real crowd pleaser ”

Serves 8

Cooks In1 hour 45 minutes

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Nutrition per serving
  • Calories 628 31%

  • Fat 24.9g 36%

  • Saturates 10.9g 55%

  • Sugars 11.3g 13%

  • Salt 2.75g 46%

  • Protein 45.5g 91%

  • Carbs 69.9g 27%

  • Fibre 10.2g -

Of an adult's reference intake

Leftover turkey and leek pie recipe | Jamie Oliver recipes (3)

recipe adapted from

Jamie Cooks Christmas

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Ingredients

  • 2 rashers higher-welfare smoked streaky bacon , roughly chopped
  • ½ bunch fresh thyme , leaves picked
  • olive oil
  • 2 kg leeks , washed, trimmed; white end chopped into chunks, green end finely sliced
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 800 g cooked white turkey meat , torn into big chunks
  • 2 heaped tablespoons plain flour , plus extra for dusting
  • 2 pints organic turkey, chicken or vegetable stock
  • 2 tablespoons crème fraîche
  • 500 g puff pastry
  • 12 jarred or vac-packed chesntnuts , roasted and peeled
  • 2 sprigs of fresh sage , leaves picked
  • 1 free-range egg , beaten

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Leftover turkey and leek pie recipe | Jamie Oliver recipes (4)

recipe adapted from

Jamie Cooks Christmas

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Method

  1. For this recipe, you will need 800 g cooked white turkey meat, torn into big chunks.
  2. This is dead simple, completely versatile and absolutely gorgeous. It’s not a pretty-boy pie; it’s a proper, old-school pie that everyone will be over the moon to see on the table. I’m putting leftover white turkey meat to good use here, but you could also mix brown meat in there too.
  3. Preheat your oven to 190°C/375°F/gas 5. Put your bacon in a large pan on a medium heat and add your thyme leaves. Add a lug of olive oil and let it all fry off a few minutes. Add all of your prepped leeks and fry them off for about 3 minutes. Add a pinch of salt and pepper then pop the lid on top, turn the heat down to medium and let them cook away gently for 30 minutes, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes to make sure they don’t catch. There’s going to be enough moisture in the leeks to keep them happy in the pan so they should be soft and melt in your mouth once they’re done.
  4. When your leeks are ready, add the turkey meat to them and stir. If you’ve got a bit of stuffing mixed in there you can put that in too. Add the flour, mix it in well then pour in your stock and stir again. Add the crème fraîche then turn the heat up and bring everything back up to the boil. Have a taste and add a bit more salt and pepper if it needs it then turn the heat off. Pour the mixture through a sieve over another large empty pan and let the wonderful gravy from the mixture drip into the pan while you roll out your pastry.
  5. Get a deep baking dish roughly 22 x 30cm. Dust a clean surface and a rolling pin with a bit of flour and roll your pastry out so it’s about double the size of your dish. Crumble the chestnuts over one half of the pastry then tear a few of the sage leaves over the chestnuts. Fold the other half of pastry on top then roll it out carefully and evenly so you have a rectangle big enough to cover your baking tray. Don’t worry if a few bits stick out here and there.
  6. Spoon that thick leek mixture from your sieve into the pie dish and spread it out evenly. Lay your pastry on top, tuck the ends under then gently score the pastry diagonally with your knife. Add a pinch of salt to your beaten egg then paint this egg wash over the top of your pastry. Pop your pie in the oven for about 35 to 40 minutes or until the pastry is puffed up and golden brown. When the pie is ready, re-heat the lovely gravy and serve with your pie, along with some peas tossed in butter, lemon, salt and pepper and everyone’s happy!

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FAQs

How long will cooked turkey last in the fridge? ›

USDA recommends using cooked turkey within 3 to 4 days, kept refrigerated (40°F or less). Refrigeration slows but does not stop bacterial growth. Turkey can be frozen for 3 to 4 months. Although safe indefinitely, frozen leftovers can lose moisture and flavor when stored for longer times in the freezer.

Can you freeze chicken and leek pie? ›

The ultimate comfort food, this creamy chicken and leek pie with crisp golden pastry is a favourite of many. This pie is sold 'Ready to Freeze'. The pastry in this pie will be prepared, but not cooked; so you're able to freeze it right away and then cook it when you're ready.

Is it safe to eat cooked turkey after 5 days? ›

Cooked turkey and other leftovers can be kept in the fridge safely for about three to four days, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and FoodSafety.gov say. But after that time, "the risk of food poisoning goes up," the Mayo Clinic notes, pointing to the growth of bacteria in refrigerated leftovers.

Is it OK to eat turkey that's been in the fridge for 2 weeks? ›

Storing Leftover Turkey

Use refrigerated turkey and stuffing within 3 to 4 days. Use gravy within 1 to 2 days. If freezing, use leftovers within 2 to 6 months for best quality.

How do you reheat chicken and leek pie? ›

Heat oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6. Reheat the pies for 15–20 minutes until golden brown and piping hot.

Can you reheat chicken and leek bake? ›

Prepare now, eat later

Prepare up to 24 hours ahead but parboil the potatoes to prevent them from turning brown before cooking. Cool any leftovers quickly, cover and keep in the fridge for up to 24 hours and reheat only once until piping hot.

Is it better to freeze a chicken pie cooked or uncooked? ›

We suggest freezing your chicken pot pie filling unbaked. You can pre-cook it and then freeze and then re-bake to reheat, but if you do that, you may want to under-bake your pie crust just a little before you freeze.

Can I eat leftover turkey after a week? ›

How long do the turkey and trimmings stay safe in the refrigerator or freezer? The answer is simple: leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for three to four days. This means you have until the Monday after Thanksgiving to eat all those delicious leftovers or place them in the freezer to enjoy later.

How long can a Butterball turkey stay in the refrigerator? ›

If you are not confident about the temperature of your refrigerator, cook or freeze the turkey within 4 days of purchase. Storage of Leftovers: Carve leftover turkey into slices before refrigerating to speed cooling. Refrigerate carved leftovers within 2 hours of eating. Use leftover turkey within 3 days.

Can I keep a fresh turkey in the fridge for a week? ›

Buy a fresh turkey one to two days before the day you plan to cook. If there is a 'best-by' or 'use by' date on the manufacturer's label, then you can keep fresh poultry, unopened, in the refrigerator until that date.

Can I freeze cooked turkey after 3 days? ›

If your turkey has been properly handled, you can refrigerate and eat it for up to four days. If you are planning to freeze it, it's best to freeze it within one day of cooking for optimal texture and taste. However, leftover turkey can be frozen after three days and it will be fine.

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