I made these pot pies for dinner again recently and thought I would re-post this recipe from last year. Pot pies are considered one of America's great comfort foods. Although I didn't grow up eating too many pot pies, I do find them hearty and delicious. I am not a scratch pie crust maker so I looked around my fridge for something I could substitute that was quick and easy. I decided Pillsbury grands biscuits would be perfect. They worked out great and I had a very comforting meal hot out of the oven in around 30 minutes.
Ingredients:
1lb of frozen mixed vegetables
1lb of lean white meat diced
1/2 a onion chopped
1 scallion chopped
1 can of Pillsbury Grands Biscuits
1 cup of half and half (or whole milk)
1 bay leaf
1 clove of garlic minced (or garlic powder)
1/2 tsp of thyme
1 tsp of red chili flakes (or to taste)
3 Tbs of butter/margarine
3 Tbs of flour
Salt and plenty of pepper
Directions:
Heat 1Tbs of canola oil on medium high heat. Add your diced pork

and saute with plenty of pepper and some salt for a few minutes. Then add your onions, garlic and scallions. Saute for another few minutes. Next add your bay leaf, thyme, red chili flakes and saute for a few more minutes.

Next add your flour and butter. Allow the flour to cook with the other ingredients for a few minutes. Finally add your frozen vegetables and half and half. Cook for a few minutes until the gravy thickens. Taste for seasoning and remove bay leaf.
Take out a grands biscuit and roll out so it is bigger than a small oven safe baking dish. Fill the baking dish with the pot pie filling and cover with the biscuit.

Then secure it around the edges. Then make sure you make some venting holes on the top of the pot pie so the steam can be released.
Brush some half and half or milk or beaten egg on the top of the biscuit dough so it gives it and nice gloss after it bakes. Bake until crust is golden brown.
I made only 4 individual pot pies. I did bake off the rest of the biscuits to use for additional dunking. Enjoy.
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great idea for using biscuits!
ReplyDeleteYum. I think I've just found dinner for tonight, though I will have to make the crust. Thanks, they look delicious.
ReplyDeleteQuick and easy is right. This is my kind of week night dinner.
ReplyDeleteThis makes me think of childhood!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, Ramona! My hubby adores pot pies, but I always have to think twice about whether I have the time to make a pie crust or biscuits for a topping. Of course, you've thought of this marvelous alternative...you rock, my friend!
ReplyDeleteClever!
ReplyDeleteWhat cute and delicious pies my friend :D
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Love these! I have these little boneless pork cutlets in the freezer that I NEEED to use! This recipe will be perfect! YUM!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the reminder. Maybe I'll convince the Mr. to make these for supper.
ReplyDeleteI have not had a pot pie in ages. I should make some soon as my boys do enjoy them a lot.
ReplyDeleteQuick and easy pot pies? I didn't think that such a thing existed! :) I love a good pot pie, but always thought it was a lot of work, until now. Thanks for putting the "easy" into pot pie! These look divine!!! Your first picture is a classic! Have a great weekend my friend!
ReplyDeleteThose look so pretty! I actually think I like the idea of biscuit dough over pie crust on top. I love pot pies, but my husband hates them, so I never make it. The next time he's working late though, I may just have to make one just for me :)
ReplyDeleteOne of my absolute favourites Ramona :-)
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