Bacon-Cheddar Biscuit Topped Turkey Pot Pie

Ingredients

• 4 Tbsp salted butter
• 1/2 onion, (diced)
• 1 celery stalk, (diced)
• 2 garlic cloves, (minced)
• 3 Tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 c chicken broth ((we prefer low sodium))
• 3/4 c milk
• 1 small baking potato, (diced)
• 2 carrots, (diced)
• 2 c cooked turkey ((or chicken), diced)
• 1 c frozen peas
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/4 tsp sage
• 1/4 tsp thyme
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 c unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 Tbsp salted butter, (cold)
• 1/3 c sharp cheddar cheese, (shredded)
• 2 Tbsp crumbled bacon ((approx 2 strips, cooked))
• 1 Tbsp chives
• 1/2 c milk

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450F.

2. 2

   Lightly grease an 8x8 baking dish with butter.

3. 3

   --- For the Filling ---

4. 4

   In a large, 4 quart saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add onions, celery, and garlic. Sauté 2-3 min, until onions and celery begin to soften.

5. 5

   Add flour and mix well. Cook 30 seconds – 1 min, until flour begins to stick. Gradually add broth and milk. Simmer until mixture thickens, 3-5 min, stirring constantly.

6. 6

   Add potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, turkey, and peas. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes begin to soften, 7-10 min.

7. 7

   Pour the mixture into prepared baking dish.*

8. 8

   --- For the Biscuit Topping ---

9. 9

   In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt.

10. 10

    Add the butter and cut it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

11. 11

    Mix in cheese, bacon, and chives.

12. 12

    Add milk and stir until a sticky dough forms.

13. 13

    --- Finishing It Off ---

14. 14

    Drop dough by the tablespoon over filling.

15. 15

    Place casserole in the oven and bake 15-20 minutes, until biscuits are golden and filling is bubbly. (It may be beneficial to place a large baking sheet on the rack below your pot pie to catch any drips of filling that might come bubbling over.)

16. 16

    Remove from oven and let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.