Yield: 8-10 servings | Time:  25 minutes

Food Saving Hacks: Out of eggs for that golden finish? Try substituting heavy cream, milk or milk alternative with a little sugar added or even aquafaba — the liquid usually discarded from chickpeas — for beautiful browning!

Ingredients:

  • Crust
    • 2 pie crusts or puff pastry
    • 1 egg, beaten
  • Filling
    • 2 cups of any leftover holiday food
    • Leftover turkey, ham or roast
    • Mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes
    • Roasted vegetables (carrots, peas, Brussels sprouts, green beans)
    • Cranberry sauce
    • Stuffing
    • Gravy

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out pie crusts or puff pastry and cut into squares (about 4-5 inches).
  3. Place 2-3 tablespoons of your chosen leftover filling in the center of half the squares.
  4. Lightly brush the edges of filled squares with water using your finger. Top with remaining squares and press edges with a fork to seal completely.
  5. Place pies on a prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with the beaten egg plus 1 tablespoon of water for a golden finish.
  6. Bake 15-18 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

 

Save More Than Food! Turn holiday leftovers into freezer-ready meals! Assemble savory pies, freeze them and bake straight from frozen (adding 3-5 extra minutes) for easy dinners that prevent food waste.

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