Easy Ham Pie Recipe

Origins of Ham Pot Pie Recipe

This recipe for leftover ham pot pie has it roots going back to an old Pennsylvania Dutch recipe, a popular recipe much like a chicken pot pie, it’s loaded with ham instead of chicken, but all the same great flavors you get in a chicken pot pie.

Ham Pot Pie Recipe Ingredients

When I came upon this old recipe, I thought – GENIUS! I can make delicious holiday dinners and use the leftovers in another fantastic meal. Be sure to print the recipe at the end of this post, which has all of the measurements and instructions included.

• Diced Ham | Leftover holiday ham works excellent here, cut it off that ham bone
• Frozen Peas and Carrots | Use frozen peas, carrots, or mixed veggies
• Scalloped Potato Leftovers | Use up those leftovers or dice and boil a potato, or swap out with a can of diced potatoes
• Leftover Green Bean Casserole | If yours was all eaten over the holidays, you could use frozen or canned beans. Your choice!
• Other Veggies | I had some fresh asparagus that I didn’t use, so chopped that up, blanched it quickly, then tossed it in the ham pot pie!
• Onion | Finely chopped
• Chicken stock | Chicken broth, or if you have a lot of ham juices leftover, use ham broth
• Heavy Cream | You can use half and half or even whipping cream here, or go lighter and use whole milk
• All Purpose Flour | Substitute gluten-free flour or cornstarch
• Spices | garlic powder and dried thyme, but if you have fresh herbs, use them!
• Butter or Olive Oil | Use olive oil for a bit more healthy ham pot pie!
• Pie Shells | Use pre-made shells, homemade pie dough, crescent roll dough, or even puff pastry. I used organic frozen pie shells.

Recommended Equipment

You do not need much for this easy recipe!

• I love my Staub Everyday Pan, it’s large enough to handle a meaty recipe like this, plus if you just add a top crust, you could keep it all in the skillet and go from stovetop to oven!
• If you prefer to make your own crust, I recommend using a deep dish pie plate, or even making it in a casserole pan, these are my faves. They are a bit smaller and work great for recipes like this cranberry cheese dip!

How to Make Leftover Ham Pot Pie

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Then get out a large skillet, over medium heat melt butter (or oil) and sauté the onions until golden brown and translucent. 
2. Reduce to low and stir in the flour and cook another 1-2 minutes, until golden and thickened.
3. Add the chicken broth and the heavy cream to the skillet and stir until just thickened.

4. Now you can add all those glorious leftovers and some new ingredients too. Stir in the ham, potatoes, green beans, garlic powder, thyme, and frozen veggies. Take a quick taste and add a dash of salt if needed, but typically this is salty enough all on it’s own.
5. Once fully covered in the sauce, pour the ham mixture into the thawed pie dough lined pie dish or a baking dish.

6. Cover the pie with the remaining top crust, pinching the edges of your dish to seal the crust, then brush the top with an egg wash of one egg and 1 tablespoon of water. This is optional, but will give it a golden and glossy appearance.
7. Be sure to cut slits in the top to allow steam to escape – and your pie is ready for the oven. If desired, place on a baking sheet to catch any drips.

8. Bake, brush with melted butter (if desired) and let cool for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
9. Cut slices of the ham casserole pie, serve, and enjoy!

Ham Pie Variations and Substitutions

This recipe is so very versatile – and it uses up what is in your fridge. But that is only one of the reasons I love it so much. So, take a chance and change it up according to whatever holiday dishes you have leftover.

• Made a turkey this year? Switch the ham to turkey pot pie, want to use leftover chicken? Go for it! The pictures aren’t pretty but this beef pot pie rocks!
• Crust Options | Use frozen crusts for ease. Want a doughier crust? Try canned crescent roll dough. Maybe you love flaky pastry? Roll out some puff pastry dough and top the creation.
• Have a bunch of leftover rolls or biscuits? Use a baking dish sprayed with cooking spray, and pour the ingredients in. Then top the meat and veggie mixture with the leftover bread! Brush with melted butter, and VOILA!
• No ham leftovers? Use a ham steak cut into cubes instead.
• Leftover corn this year? Go ahead and toss that in too! Almost any veggie combo is good in a hot pot pie, it will become one of your family favorites too!

Gluten-Free Ham Pot Pie

Use your favorite gluten-free pie dough, or I love this brand, available at Whole Foods for Gluten-Free frozen pie crusts.

How to Store Ham Pie

• Now, if you have leftovers from this pot pie leftover meal…that is a lot of leftovers! Go ahead and cover the pie pan or baking dish with plastic wrap or foil and store in fridge for 3 to 4 days.
• Freezing | You can approach freezing this meal in many ways. First, you can freeze the individual leftovers of each meal and then thaw and combine them. You can mix the filling and freeze, thaw and place it in the pie shell. 
• Or you can put the entire pie together and freeze it (cooled & wrapped well) before cooking. Then bake as instructed, increasing the time by 20-30 minutes, covering if the crust starts browning too much.
• Reheat | Place entire leftover pie or just a slice in an oven safe dish, heat, covered at 300 degrees covered for 20 minutes or so. Or place in microwave until hot.

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