21 Best Savory Pies with Delicious Fillings
on Mar 21, 2022, Updated Apr 02, 2022
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Perfect for a comforting meal during the colder months, savory pies are a delicious combination of flakey pastry and a hearty filling. From classic steak and mushroom pie, to everyone’s favorite chicken pot pie, and everything in between, you’re sure to find a recipe you love. Today we’re sharing 21 of the Best Savory Pies with delicious fillings.
Some of these recipes are 100% from scratch, while others use some clever shortcuts to make weeknight meals easier.
1. Irish Potato Pie
Here’s something different to serve the next time you’re making potatoes. This pie gets its savory flavor from bacon and when it’s done the potatoes are perfectly tender. We think it would be great served with a juicy meatloaf.
2. Shepherd’s Pie
Make this ever-popular pie with ground beef or lamb, the choice is up to you! It’s on the table in 45 minutes – a great choice for a midweek dinner. Add a side of fresh garden salad for a complete and healthy meal.
3. Easy Crawfish Pot Pie
If you’re looking for something different to cook tonight, try this crawfish pie. You can save time by using store-bought pie crust, and you’ll have it ready to enjoy in under an hour!
4. Savory Pumpkin Hand Pies
These individual-sized pies are vegan-friendly! Serve them on your next Meatless Monday, or alongside a piping hot bowl of tomato soup!
5. Salmon Pie
Perfect as an alternative to meat, this salmon pie is just as hearty. The recipe calls for homemade pie crust but store-bought would work too. Be sure to serve it with lemon dill bechamel sauce, included in the recipe.
6. Steak and Mushroom Pie
Serve this pub classic the next time you’re hosting game night. It’s savory, hearty, and oh so comforting. Add a crisp green salad or a side of mashed potatoes for hearty appetites!
7. Easy Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
This is probably the easiest pot pie you’ll ever make! It only has 6 ingredients and after just 10 minutes of prep time, it bakes for 30 minutes until golden brown.
8. Frito Chili Pie
The kids will give you top marks for this dish and it takes just 35 minutes to make. With the alternating layers of ground beef, chili beans, tomato sauce, and cheese, you can’t go wrong!
9. Chicken Empanadas
Filled with a fantastic blend of flavors, these empanadas are super-easy to make with store-bought pie crusts. They take about 25 minutes to prepare, followed by 22 minutes in the oven. Serve them as a light lunch with a bowl of soup or salad, or as a quick snack any time of the day!
10. Easy Italian Cheese & Tomato Pie
If you’re heading to a pot-luck, this dish would be ideal. It has no meat, so would be great for vegetarians, and is easy to make. It would be lovely served with a light, crisp salad.
11. Broccoli & Cheese Hand Pies
This is a genius way to get your kids to eat their veggies! These hand pies are filled with broccoli and cheese, and would also be great as a quick snack, or served with a bowl of soup for a light lunch.
12. Cheeseburger Pie
With a ½ cup of Bisquick and a handful of ingredients, you can take regular ground beef to the next level! Add some chili powder for a little bit of spice! All you need is a garden salad and you’ll have a complete and healthy meal.
13. Cheese and Onion Pie
Filled with the flavors of grated cheese and sauteed onions, this is definitely a savory pie! It has no meat so is a great choice for vegetarians, and won’t leave you feeling heavy. Serve it with a tangy coleslaw for a lovely balance of flavors and textures.
14. Spanakopita Recipe (Greek Spinach Pie)
This dish would be a great choice for an appetizer. It’s filled with spinach, feta cheese, and flaky layers of phyllo dough. There are quite a few steps to follow but the directions are clear and you’ll be pleased with the results!
15. Spaghetti Pie
Your kids will love this dish. The spaghetti serves as the crust, and it’s filled with ground beef, cheese, eggs, and marinara sauce. Cut it into wedges and serve it with a side salad for a delicious meal.
16. Tamale Pie
Do you love the flavor of tamales but want to try an easier way to prepare them? This recipe is filled with traditional tamale flavors but is cooked in casserole form! Best of all, it’s ready to serve in just 45 minutes!
17. Butternut Squash Leek and Goat Cheese Galette
Similar to a pie, but with just one crust, galettes can hold savory or sweet fillings. This savory blend of butternut squash, leeks, and goat cheese is simply delicious. Serve it to guests as a tasty appetizer, or to your family on Meatless Monday!
18. Spinach and Cheese Hand Pies
These delicate hand pies would be a hit at brunch. Serve them warm with omelettes, sausages, bacon, and tomatoes!
19. Bacon and Egg Pie
This would be a great dish to serve for a weekend breakfast or brunch. It already has eggs and bacon, so all you need is the bread of your choice for a filling meal!
20. Turkey Pot Pie
If you have leftover turkey from a holiday meal, use it to make this delicious pot pie. It has all of the traditional flavors and is really easy to make! If you don’t have turkey, use chicken instead, and you can replace the frozen veggies with an equal amount of leftover veggies you may have on hand.
21. Ham Pot Pie
You don’t often hear about ham pot pie, but believe us when we say, this recipe is tasty! Count on making it the next time you have leftover ham. There are many ingredients but all are quite common and you’re likely to have them in your fridge or pantry.
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Easy Seafood Pot Pie Recipe
Ingredients
For the Crawfish Pie Filling
- 1 pound crawfish tails thawed, or other seafood
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced celery
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ½ cup chicken broth or 1 ¾ cup
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon optional cajun seasoning
- 1 cup frozen peas
For the Pie Crust
- 2 disks homemade or store-bought pie crust, see notes for how to make homemade pie crust
- 1 large egg beaten, for the egg wash
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add butter.
- Once melt, add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until tender.
- Add in flour, salt, pepper, thyme, parsley, chicken broth, heavy cream, and optional cajun seasoning. Whisk until there are no lumps.
- Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add crawfish tails, mix with the vegetables. Cover and simmer for another 3-5 minutes or until the crawfish meat just turns opaque. (If you use pre-cooked crawfish tails, you can simply add the crawfish tails together with the frozen peas).
- Stir in frozen peas. Mix well. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Remove the pie dough from the refrigerator. On a clean surface dusted with flour, roll each dough disk into a 12-inch circle.
- Place one crust into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim the overhang of dough with a knife and discard.
- Spoon the crawfish pie filling on top of the bottom crust.
- Cover the filling with the second crust. Trim the extra overhang off the sides.
- Seal the edges by crimping the pie crusts together.
- Use a sharp pairing knife to cut several small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Brush the top of the curst with egg wash.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown.
- Allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes before cutting into slices. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
