Make a comforting bowl of savory vegetable pot pie, topped with a flaky crust.
As the dough transforms into golden layers, get the spoons ready to dig down into the bubbly filling!
A combination of carrots, mushrooms, peas, and potatoes makes for a tasty base.
Jessica Gavin
The vegetables are sauteed with herbs and garlic for a punch of flavor.
Then, I thicken the filling with a little flour to create a luscious gravy.
I make a classic roux with equal parts of butter and flour.
Jessica Gavin
Its best to cook the roux for a few minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
Its a wonderful and quick alternative to homemade pie crust.
you’re able to find puff pastry in the frozen aisle of the supermarket.
Jessica Gavin
The layers are delicate.
Best is to thaw it overnight in the fridge.If you forgot, don’t worry.
you’ve got the option to thaw the pastry at room temperature.
Jessica Gavin
In that case, it will take about 40 minutes.
How to Adapt Your Pot Pie
This recipe works well for root vegetables or other heartier ingredients.
Parsnips, fennel, gold potatoes, and sweet potatoes make a nice substitution or addition to Russet potatoes.
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For a lower carb option, chop up some cauliflower florets.
When corn is in season, slice those kernels off the cob and add them to the mix.
Sweet bell peppers or spicy chopped chiles add a nice twist.
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What Can You Serve With Pot Pies?
Also, a warm bowl of soup liketomato,carrot, orzucchiniwould make a nice pairing.
Can I Make Pot Pies Ahead of Time?
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Make the filling, add it to the ramekins, cover and refrigerate for up to 48 hours.
Wait to defrost and cut the puff pastry until the day you plan to bake them.
If you want to freeze the pies, make them to completion.
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Can You Freeze Pot Pies?
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Vegetable Pot Pie
Puff pastry is often sold frozen.
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If you forgot, don’t worry.
you’re able to thaw the pastry at room temperature.
In that case, it will take about 40 minutes.
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Meanwhile, prepare the vegetable filling.
Set a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the butter to the pot.
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Once melted, add the onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and thyme.
Saute until onions are tender and translucent, 3 minutes.
Add mushrooms, stir and cook for 1 minute.
Add potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Stir and cook for 7 minutes.
Slowly pour in the vegetable stock and milk, stirring constantly until the gravy is smooth.
Stir in and combine the peas and parsley.
Taste the vegetable pot pie filling, season with more salt and pepper as desired.
Heat your oven to 400F.
Evenly divide the filling among ramekins, about 3/4 cup of filling per serving.
Cut each pastry sheet into four 4-inch squares, making 8 squares total.
Place one square pastry sheet over each ramekin, allowing the edges to hang over the sides.
Make 4 small slits in the top (1/2-inch long).
In a small bowl, whisk together egg and 1 tablespoon of milk.
Brush the top and sides of the puff pastry with egg wash. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Once your oven reaches 400F, place the ramekins on the baking sheet.
Bake until the puff pastry is puffed up and golden brown in color, 15 minutes.