Ah, savory pies—a delectable embrace of comfort and flavor, perfect for those evenings when the world seems a tad too overwhelming. Imagine a golden crust cradling a medley of savory ingredients, each bite a hug from your favorite sweater. Just last week, as the first autumn leaves fell, we gathered around the table, the aroma of these pies drifting through the room like an old family song, reminding us that sometimes, simplicity is the greatest indulgence.
Steps
- Roll out crescent dough in a baking pan, then layer it with seasoned beef and cheese, and add your favorite taco toppings. Bake until the crust is golden and the cheese has melted. Serve warm and enjoy your taco pie.
- Sauté poblano peppers, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and corn in a skillet. Top with mashed potatoes mixed with Mexican cheese and bake until golden. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving your Tex-Mex Shepherd’s Pie.
- Cook ground beef with yellow onion and Worcestershire sauce. Pour the mixture into a pie crust, cover with cheese, and bake until bubbly. Serve your cheeseburger pie with ketchup and pickles.
- Prepare a filling of Italian sausage and peppers, then spoon into a baking dish. Cover with biscuit dough and bake until the crust is golden brown. Enjoy your sausage-and-peppers pot pie.
- Fill dough rounds with a mixture of three cheeses and Italian sausage. Fold and seal the edges, then bake until golden brown. Serve your mini calzones warm.
- Layer a pie crust with sliced tomatoes and a mixture of cheese and herbs. Bake until golden brown and bubbly. Serve your tomato pie as a delicious brunch, lunch, or dinner option.
- Sauté butternut squash, mushrooms, and curly kale in coconut milk. Fill a pie crust and cover with a lattice top, then bake until golden. Enjoy your curried veggie lattice pot pie.
- Layer sheets of phyllo with a creamy mixture of spinach, feta, and herbs. Bake until the pastry is golden brown. Serve your spanakopita as a perfect vegetarian appetizer.
- Fill homemade dough with ground beef, tomatoes, olives, and jalapeño peppers. Fold into empanadas and bake until golden. Serve your beef empanadas warm.
- Prepare a filling of chicken, veggies, and creamy gravy, then pour into a pie crust. Cover with another layer of crust and bake until golden. Enjoy your classic chicken pot pie.
- Mix ground beef, chorizo, cheese, and beans, then pour into a baking dish. Cover with corn muffin mix and bake until done. Serve your tamale pie warm.
- Fill pizza dough rounds with ground beef, cheese, and pickles, then fold and seal. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake. Serve mini cheeseburger calzones with a salad.
- Layer sliced radishes and gournay-style cheese on puff pastry. Bake upside down until the pastry is golden and the top is caramelized. Enjoy your upside-down puff pastry radish tarts.
- Cook ground beef and veggies in savory sauce and top with cheddar mashed potatoes. Freeze for later or bake until the top is golden. Enjoy your freezer-friendly shepherd’s pie.
- Sauté white beans and mushrooms, then fill a pie crust with the mixture. Brush with parmesan, thyme, and pepper, then bake until golden. Serve your vegetarian pot pie warm.
Ingredients
- Crescent roll dough
- Ground beef
- Cheese
- Taco toppings (various)
- Poblano peppers
- Diced tomatoes and green chiles
- Corn
- Cilantro
- Mexican cheese
- Mashed potatoes
- Yellow onion
- Worcestershire sauce
- Biscuit dough
- Italian sausage
- Three-cheese mixture
- Pie crust
- Tomatoes
- Butternut squash
- Mushrooms
- Curly kale
- Coconut milk
- Phyllo dough
- Spinach
- Feta cheese
- Fresh herbs
- Homemade dough
- Olives
- Jalapeño peppers
- Chicken
- Vegetables (various)
- Chorizo
- Beans
- Corn muffin mix
- Pizza dough
- Pickles
- Sesame seeds
- Radishes
- Gournay-style cheese
- Puff pastry
- White beans
- Parmesan cheese
- Thyme
- Black pepper
FAQ
- What is a good pie crust alternative for pot pies?
- Biscuit dough is a fantastic alternative for pot pie crusts, as it bakes to a golden brown and complements the savory fillings well.
- How can I add a Tex-Mex twist to traditional Shepherd’s Pie?
- Incorporate ingredients like poblano peppers, diced tomatoes and green chiles, corn, and Mexican cheese to give Shepherd’s Pie a Tex-Mex flair.
- What makes a cheeseburger pie different from a regular cheeseburger?
- Cheeseburger pie combines hearty ground beef, sweet yellow onions, and Worcestershire sauce, all baked into a cheesy crust, offering a unique twist on the classic burger.
- Are there vegetarian options for savory pies?
- Yes, options like Curried Veggie Lattice Pot Pie and Vegetarian Pot Pie are delicious vegetarian alternatives, featuring ingredients like butternut squash, mushrooms, and white beans.
- What is a quick savory pie option for busy nights?
- Taco Pie is a convenient choice, as it uses crescent roll dough and seasoned beef, and can be prepared in just 30 minutes.
Tips
- For a flaky crust, consider using biscuit dough for pot pies, as it bakes to a golden brown and adds a comforting texture to the dish.
- If you’re making a tomato pie, layer the crust with tangy tomatoes and a cheesy filling to highlight the flavors of summer produce.
- When preparing mini calzones, fill them with a three-cheese mixture and Italian sausage for a satisfying hand-held snack that’s perfect for any occasion.
- To make a shepherd’s pie that freezes well, ensure the mashed potato topping gets crispy by brushing it with cheddar before baking.
Equipment
- Baking Pans
- Baking Sheets
- Baking Dishes
- Skillets
