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Mexican Leftover Turkey Pie

October 30, 2018 By Shannah 60 Comments

Wondering what to do with leftover turkey this Thanksgiving? Look no futher than this super easy and delicious Mexican leftover turkey pie recipe. It is packed with flavors and takes you way beyond the boring leftover turkey sandwich.

Leftover turkey is just one of those facts of the holidays. No matter how well anyone plans, there always seems to be more leftover turkey than anyone really wants (or at least that is how it goes in my house). This leftover turkey pie recipe is perfect for using up the turkey after everyone is tired of sandwiches!

Overhead photo of Mexican leftover turkey pie with serving utensil to upper left

This recipe uses a bunch of ingredients that most people probably wouldn’t associate with leftover turkey recipes. But, that is what makes it so awesome…it breaks away from the usual recipes for leftover turkey and really punches up the flavor.

Overhead photo of ingredients for Mexican leftover turkey pie

I tried to keep this recipe super simple and started with a frozen deep dish pie crust. If you love making your own pie crust, definitely go ahead!

The recipe is as simple as mix, dump and bake! 

Mexican Leftover Turkey Pie

Another reason why I love this turkey pie recipe is because it is totally freezer friendly! We usually make two and freeze one for later. Just wrap it tightly and freeze before the baking step.

Overhead photo of unbaked Mexican leftover turkey pie recipe

I used cubed turkey in this turkey pie recipe but you could easily just shred it as well. It will no affect the taste or cooking time at all.

Mexican Leftover Turkey Pie

So, the next time anyone asks what to do with leftover turkey, grab this recipe and share it with them! I promise everyone who tries it will absolutely fall in love with it.

If you like this Mexican leftover turkey pie recipe, be sure to check out these other great leftover turkey recipe ideas:

  • Turkey Tacos with Cranberry Salsa
  • Turkey Spinach Lasagna Rolls
  • Leftover Turkey Noodle Casserole
  • Turkey and Ranch Quesadillas
  • Leftover Turkey Chili

If you make this Mexican leftover turkey pie recipe or any other recipe from the blog, I’d love to hear about your experience. Let me know in the comments or snap a photo and tag it #MySuburbanKitchen  on Instagram or Twitter.

Yield: 8 servings

Mexican Leftover Turkey Pie Recipe

Overhead photo of Mexican leftover turkey pie with serving utensil to upper left

Looking for a great, out of the box recipe to use up leftover turkey? Look no further than this super easy recipe.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked, chopped turkey breast
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 2/3 cup picante sauce
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 large zucchini, diced
  • 1 (4 oz) can sliced black olives, chopped
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 frozen deep dish pie crust

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Combine the turkey, onion, garlic, picante sauce, cumin, salt, diced tomatoes, zucchini, olives and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese in a large bowl. Stir well to combine.
  3. Pour the mixture into a deep dish pie crust. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cornstarch and the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  1. I recommend baking this with a baking sheet under your pie crust to prevent spillage in your oven.
  2. To freeze: Complete through steps 3. Cover tightly and freeze. Remove from freezer and preheat oven. Bake until heated through.

© Shannah Coe
Cuisine: American / Category: Cooking
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  1. WTFab says

    November 14, 2012 at 4:12 am

    Looks great! I’ll have to keep this in mind for all the turkey leftovers I’m about to have at the end of next week 🙂 Would love it if you linked up on my blog hop http://www.w-t-fab.com/search/label/bloghop. Also let me know if you’d like to follow each other!

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  2. Jessi @ Practically Functional says

    November 14, 2012 at 10:29 pm

    Yum, sounds great! I make a lot of turkey sandwiches or salads with my leftovers usually. 🙂

    Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!

    Reply
  3. Bethany@http://thislittleestate.blogspot.ca/ says

    November 16, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    Love this! Looks delicous and pretty simple! Just what I need for a weeknight meal!

    Reply
  4. Christine says

    November 18, 2012 at 11:27 pm

    I soooo WANT SOME Shannah!! It looks soooo good!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

    Reply
  5. Sandy says

    November 19, 2012 at 8:02 pm

    I’m always looking for new ways to use left over turkey and this sounds really good.. will surly try it!
    Thanks so much for sharing
    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your
    family..
    Sandy

    Reply
  6. Michelle's Tasty Creations says

    November 20, 2012 at 5:31 pm

    Shannah,
    This looks scrumptious! I love NEW ideas for my leftover Thanksgiving turkey. The old ones are getting, well OLD! Thanks for sharing at Creative Thursday 🙂
    Michelle

    Reply
  7. Susan Zentmyer says

    November 21, 2012 at 12:15 am

    This looks delicious! A great way to use the inevitable leftover turkey. I’d love for you to share this at Tuesday’s Table for the Holidays – http://zentmrs.blogspot.com/2012/11/tuesdays-table-holiday-ideas.html

    Reply
  8. Barbara Rosenzweig says

    November 22, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    Yummy!! I’ll try it!

    Reply
  9. Alderberry Hill says

    November 25, 2012 at 1:15 pm

    Thanks so much for linking to Make the Scene Monday at Alderberry Hill, you are being featured later today!!

    Reply
  10. Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says

    November 12, 2013 at 10:34 am

    This looks and sounds fantastic! Pinning!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 2:04 pm

      Thanks! It is a great way to use up some leftovers.

      Reply
  11. Francine @ Teresa's Family Cleaning says

    November 12, 2013 at 11:23 am

    I will have to save this for my post thanksgiving leftovers!

    Reply
    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 2:02 pm

      Thanks so much.

      Reply
  12. Cynthia L. says

    November 12, 2013 at 11:40 am

    What a great idea. I love turkey leftovers, but struggle at times what to make with them. This dish will be on my list! Love the spicy flavor.
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    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 2:02 pm

      I love turkey too but can only take so many sandwiches 😉

      Reply
  13. Chrishelle @ Cheer MamaDrama says

    November 12, 2013 at 1:50 pm

    This turkey picante pie sounds delicious. I know there is nothing like it in my recipe arsenal. Always on the look out for something new for the Thanksgiving leftovers.
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    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 2:01 pm

      Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy this one.

      Reply
  14. Jennifer B says

    November 12, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    Yum I am so making this with some of our leftover turkey! This is something that would be completely different from Thanksgiving dinner and would taste wonderful!

    Reply
    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 2:01 pm

      Thanks so much.

      Reply
  15. brett says

    November 12, 2013 at 1:55 pm

    thank you! we always struggle with finding ideas for leftover turkey.
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    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 2:00 pm

      I always feel like I can only stomach so many turkey sandwiches.

      Reply
  16. Helene Cohen Bludman says

    November 12, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    This sounds delicious and a great way to use up turkey leftovers. I like that you can freeze it for later, too.

    Reply
    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 2:00 pm

      Thanks! We always end up freezing one. They are great for those last minute dinners you need to throw together during busy weeks.

      Reply
  17. Eva says

    November 12, 2013 at 5:12 pm

    I just bought some pie crust this week with coupons and I usually do not make a lot of pies other than graham cracker crust, so this savory pie will be a good use for the crust. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 2:00 pm

      I use pie crusts for savory dishes much more often than desserts!

      Reply
  18. Debbie Denny says

    November 12, 2013 at 6:35 pm

    Fantastic idea, Always on the lookout for more ideas on leftovers!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 1:47 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  19. Pam says

    November 12, 2013 at 6:37 pm

    Oh, this looks so good. We have a ton of leftover turkey and I am always trying to find ways to use it up.
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    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 1:47 pm

      Thanks! Hope you will give it a try.

      Reply
  20. kathy balman says

    November 12, 2013 at 7:45 pm

    sounds yummy! I pinned it too! though if I make it I will have to do a substitute for the crust!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 1:46 pm

      Hmmm…I bet you could make this crustless. It would be more of a casserole then but the flavors would totally still work!

      Reply
  21. Dawn Lopez says

    November 12, 2013 at 8:08 pm

    Hello yum! What a unique idea to handle all that leftover turkey! I am totally bookmarking this one! YUM!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 1:45 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  22. Amy Desrosiers says

    November 12, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    I am not one to mix meats, and sweets, but this looks so good!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 1:45 pm

      Most of the flavors overpower the slight sweetness from the crust 🙂

      Reply
  23. Javeriya says

    November 12, 2013 at 8:41 pm

    Looks yummy. I’m gonna make it after I go home.
    Ps. Can we use chicken instead of turkey?

    Reply
    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 1:45 pm

      You could definitely use chicken in this!

      Reply
  24. Lisa says

    November 12, 2013 at 9:04 pm

    That looks awesome. I’m going to have to try it!!!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 1:45 pm

      Thanks! Let me know what you think.

      Reply
  25. Sarah says

    November 12, 2013 at 9:04 pm

    We don’t usually have a ton, but in years past, I would freeze some and then eat up the rest in gobbler sandwiches!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 1:44 pm

      We have definitely done sandwiches in the past too. Always a great option.

      Reply
  26. mama to 5 blessings says

    November 12, 2013 at 9:28 pm

    reminds me of a comfort food, looks delicious – all yummy ingredients!

    Reply
    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 1:44 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  27. Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says

    November 13, 2013 at 12:11 am

    I usually make a standard turkey pot pie with a crust. But this looks like a fun change of pace!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 1:44 pm

      Oh, a turkey pot pie sounds delicious too.

      Reply
  28. Janeane Davis says

    November 13, 2013 at 7:17 am

    That looks like a good recipe. It is nice to get a new recipe to take care of the leftovers.
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    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 1:43 pm

      Thanks! I am always looking for ideas to use up my leftovers.

      Reply
  29. Stacie Connerty says

    November 13, 2013 at 9:26 am

    This recipe looks delicious. I will have to keep this in mind for Thanksgiving leftovers.
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    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 1:37 pm

      Thanks! It is an easy way to use up some leftover turkey.

      Reply
  30. Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says

    November 13, 2013 at 10:06 am

    I will happily have a slice of that. It really sounds good and is a fab way to work on those extra bits of turkey!

    Reply
    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 1:29 pm

      Thanks! I usually make one and freeze it to have later in the year.

      Reply
  31. katherine says

    November 13, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    This looks delish! Thanks for the recipe!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 1:16 pm

      Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy it.

      Reply
  32. Danielle @ We Have It All says

    November 13, 2013 at 5:09 pm

    Oh I never saw this before, but it’s a great idea. I need to try this.
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    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 1:08 pm

      Thanks! This is a great way to use up leftover turkey.

      Reply

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Hi, I'm Shannah! Welcome to My Suburban Kitchen, where you'll find tons of recipe ideas including family friendly dinners, sinfully delicious desserts and even Paleo and Whole30 recipes. I love spending time in our kitchen and also share little glimpses of my life as a wife to one awesome Mathlete and working mom to 2 cute kids! I hope you'll grab a seat at our table and enjoy your time in the kitchen with us.

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