Unique Pot Pie Recipes

Pot pies have traditionally been a good way to use up leftover ingredients. There is something about digging in to a warm, crusty pot pie that can satisfy you on a cold night. But lest you think this dish is old-fashioned, many chefs over the last few years have taken this recipe to new heights. Ingredients such as lobster and shrimp can make a pot pie luxurious. The following recipes are some of my favorites.

Casserole Queen Potpie
This recipe came from a Throwdown with Bobby Flay event, and the tarragon and shallots give it a French twist. It tastes like you’re eating at a bistro, rather than pot pie at your house.

Lobster Pot Pie
This recipe from Ina Garten uses fennel…. you love fennel, don’t you? It’s awesome. You could serve it for dinner guests, or for a romantic meal for two.

Hurry Up Chicken Pot Pie
Sometimes you want a hearty pot pie without putting too much effort into it. This is why this recipe by Paula Deen is a great idea. Prep time is minimal, and it cooks in only thirty-five minutes.

Vegetable Pot Pie
Veggie pot pies are a nice alternative to when you just want a few veggies packed into a hot dish. This recipe uses winter veggies, like sweet potatoes and celery root.

Vegan Pot Pie
When your guests are vegans, you can make them this dish and a meal pot pie for everyone else. It still allows your vegan pals to eat something yummy without sacrificing taste.

Turkey Pot Pie
This recipe is a great way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers, but it’s also great to make anytime you’ve got some extra turkey meat around.

Italian Chicken Pot Pie
This recipe is not your ordinary pot pie recipe! I love the use of fresh mozzarella and grape tomatoes in this one. I wasn’t sure about the pearl onions when I first read this, but they add a nice tangy taste to the rest of the sweeter ingredients.