Create something new with your holiday leftovers! Try hand pie Thanksgiving leftovers in puff pastry. They are fluffy, buttery, and simple.
Thanksgiving dinner leftovers are one of the best parts of the holiday! However, turkey sandwiches and warmed up plates get old quickly. Instead try making Thanksgiving leftovers in puff pastry. These are little savory hand pies with a flaky puff pastry crust. They are one of the best, and easiest leftover recipes. They taste like homemade turkey pot pie, but you can eat them with your hands! The entire family is sure to love this recipe.
Ingredients for These Thanksgiving Leftovers in Puff Pastry Hand Pies
- Puff Pastry – Store-bought puff pastry comes frozen and is so easy to work with. Sheets of puff pastry are a great way to make a quick baked recipe.
- Stuffing – Leftover stuffing is a must for any dish made with Thanksgiving leftovers! It’s full of delicious flavor.
- Turkey – The star of the show is the leftover Thanksgiving turkey! Cut the turkey into small pieces that fit easily inside the hand pies.
- Mashed Potatoes – Leftover mashed potatoes are a great addition to these little turkey turnovers.
- Gravy – Flavor the pastries with leftover gravy. It’s rich, creamy, and delicious.
- Cranberry Sauce – Add a little sweetness to the hand pies with leftover cranberry sauce!
- Egg – Brush the egg, mixed with a little water, over the puff pastry hand pies to give them a golden brown, flaky crust.
How to Make Thanksgiving Leftovers in Puff Pastry
These hand pie Thanksgiving leftovers in puff pastry are the best way to eat leftovers this holiday season. They are a simple but hearty meal full of leftover vegetables and your favorite Thanksgiving foods.
Step 1 – First, thaw the frozen puff pastry dough for about an hour until it is pliable. Then preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2 – Next, lay out a puff pastry sheet. The sheets are packaged folded into thirds. The folded creases will help you lay out your puff pastry snacks.
Step 3 – Place 9 scoops of stuffing across the pastry dough. Use the folds to make 3 rows of 3. Top each scoop of stuffing with pieces of leftover turkey and a scoop of mashed potatoes.
Step 4 – Top each pile of leftovers with a drizzle of gravy and cranberry sauce. It’s the perfect mix of sweet and salty flavor!
Step 5 – Place the remaining pastry sheet on top of the first pastry and leftovers. Cut the pastry pockets into 9 equal squares using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
Step 6 – Press together the edges of each little puff pastry pocket. If the dough doesn’t stick easily, use a little egg wash to hold the edges together. Use a fork to add a little design to the crust and secure the edges. Then transfer the little pastries to a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
Step 7 – Add an egg wash to the top of the pastry with a basting brush. This gives the little pastry’s top crust a lovely crisp exterior.
Step 8 – Bake the leftover Thanksgiving puff pastries for 15 – 20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
Step 9 – Serve the flaky, delicious pastries warm! Include gravy or cranberry sauce for dipping!
Additional Ideas for Fillings
These hand pies are a great way to use your Thanksgiving meal leftovers, so feel free to add some of your favorite dishes.
- Chicken – If you don’t have turkey leftovers you can add cooked chicken breasts or a store-bought rotisserie chicken instead.
- Green Beans – Add some leftover beans or green bean casserole.
- Sweet Potatoes – Substitute regular potatoes for a layer of sweet potatoes or use sweet potato casserole for the sweet ingredient instead of cranberry sauce.
- Crispy Onions – Add little crunch inside the pastries and use up your leftover crispy onions.
- Cheese – Add a small bit of cheddar cheese, cream cheese, or Brie for a gooey, cheesy bite.
How to Store Leftover Thanksgiving Leftovers in Puff Pastry Hand Pies
Honestly, I don’t recommend storing leftover hand pies. They’re made with leftovers that have already been reheated and refrigerated at least once. Reheating and storing food repeatedly compromises the safety of eating leftovers. Safe storage also depends on how many days you store the original leftovers.
These are a great family meal and comfort food following a huge holiday. It’s the perfect way to use up leftovers without dirtying a lot of dishes!
More Delicious Recipes for Thanksgiving Leftovers
- Thanksgiving Pizza
- Thanksgiving Spring Rolls
- Thanksgiving Sliders
- Cranberry Chicken Salad (with Turkey Leftovers Instead)
Hand Pie Thanksgiving Leftovers in Puff Pastry
Equipment
- Pizza Cutter
- basting brush
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry dough
- 1 cup leftover stuffing
- 1 cup leftover turkey shredded
- 1/2 cup mashed potatoes
- 1/4 cup gravy
- 1/4 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Thaw frozen puff pastry dough until pliable, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Unfold one puff pastry sheet.
- Place 9 scoops of stuffing across the pastry dough. Use the pastry folds to make 3 rows of 3.
- Top each scoop of stuffing with pieces of leftover turkey and a scoop of mashed potatoes.
- Drizzle gravy and cranberry sauce over the leftovers.
- Place the remaining pastry sheet over the first pastry and leftovers. Cut the pastry pockets into 9 equal squares using a pizza cutter.
- Press together the edges of each little puff pastry pocket. If the dough doesn't stick easily, use a little egg wash to hold the edges together. Use a fork to secure the edges.
- Transfer pastries to a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
- Add an egg wash to the top of each pastry with a basting brush.
- Bake for 15 – 20 minutes, until the tops are golden brown.
- Serve warm with gravy or cranberry sauce for dipping!
This is such a fantastic way to use up leftovers, Ashley!! Going to save this!
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