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These Thanksgiving leftover hand pies are a fun way to repurpose your holiday feast. Easy, freezer-friendly, and great with gravy. Perfect for next-day meals and snacks.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Snack
Servings: 12
Author: Carol

Ingredients

  • 15 oz (2 count) package refrigerated pie crust
  • Flour, for dusting
  • 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup leftover stuffing
  • 1 cup diced or shredded leftover turkey
  • 1/2 cup leftover cranberry sauce, plus more for dipping
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon milk
  • Leftover gravy, for dipping

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the pie crusts with a rolling pin until they’re about ⅛-inch thick. Use a 4½-inch biscuit cutter or the rim of a wide glass to cut out 12 circles of dough.
  • Arrange the dough rounds on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
  • Spoon small portions of mashed potatoes, stuffing, turkey, and cranberry sauce onto one half of each dough circle, keeping the edges clear for sealing.
  • Fold the empty side of the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Press the edges together, then seal them by crimping with the tines of a fork.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the egg with the milk. Brush this mixture over the tops of the hand pies to help them bake up golden and shiny.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut three small slits in the top of each pie to allow steam to escape while baking.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the crusts are crisp and golden brown.
  • Serve warm with leftover gravy and extra cranberry sauce for dipping.