How Long to Bake Turkey Pot Pie at 350°F for Perfect Results

Baking a turkey pot pie can seem intimidating but it’s actually quite easy with the right timing and temperature. When baking a turkey pot pie at 350°F, the ideal bake time is around 45-60 minutes. This ensures the filling is piping hot and the crust is perfectly golden brown.

As an avid home cook and baking enthusiast I’ve made my fair share of turkey pot pies. Through trial and error I’ve nailed down the target bake time and temperature that results in a turkey pot pie with a flaky crust and steaming hot filling every time.

In this article, I’ll share my tips on how long you should bake turkey pot pie at 350°F. I’ll also provide guidance on how to tell when the pot pie is done, adjustments for larger or smaller pies, and extra baking tips for a foolproof turkey pot pie.

How Long to Bake a Turkey Pot Pie at 350°F

When baking a standard 10-inch diameter turkey pot pie at 350°F, the sweet spot for bake time is 45-60 minutes. Any shorter and the filling may be undercooked. Any longer and you risk burning the crust.

Here is a summary of recommended bake times for turkey pot pie at 350°F:

• 10-inch diameter pot pie: Bake at 350°F for 45-60 minutes
• 9-inch diameter pot pie: Bake at 350°F for 35-45 minutes
• 12-inch diameter pot pie: Bake at 350°F for 55-70 minutes

The exact time needed depends on a few factors like the size and shape of your baking dish, temperature of filling, and accuracy of your oven temperature. But for a typical 10-inch round turkey pot pie, I find that 50-55 minutes at 350°F yields the best results.

How to Tell When Turkey Pot Pie is Done

Since ovens can vary quite a bit in temperature accuracy, visually inspecting the pot pie and using a thermometer are the best ways to assess doneness. Here are signs your turkey pot pie is fully baked:

• Golden brown crust: The crust should be evenly browned with no pale or doughy spots remaining. Darker browning around the edges is normal.

• Bubbling filling: Look for bubbles breaking through the slits or vents in the top crust. This shows the filling is simmering hot.

• 165°F internal temperature: Insert an instant read thermometer into the center of the pot pie. It should reach the minimum safe temperature of 165°F.

• Filling pulls away from sides: After cutting into the pie, check that the filling looks thickened and slightly pulls away from the crust, instead of running all over.

If the crust color looks done but the filling seems too loose, return to the oven for 5-10 extra minutes until heated through and thickened. Adding an aluminum foil tent can prevent over-browning.

Adjust Bake Time for Larger or Smaller Pies

The bake time recommendations are for a standard 10-inch pot pie in a round ceramic or glass baking dish about 1 1/2 inches deep. If using a different sized dish, adjust bake time:

• For a 9-inch pie, reduce bake time by about 10 minutes. Check at 35 minutes and continue baking until filling bubbles and crust browns.

• For a 12-inch or larger pie, add 10-15 minutes to ensure the thicker filling cooks through. Check around 70 minutes then add extra time if needed.

• For a deeper dish like a cast iron skillet, you may need up to 10 more minutes since the pie is thicker.

• For a metal pan, start checking slightly earlier since it conducts heat faster, about 10 minutes before the minimum time.

• For a glass or ceramic pan, allow the full minimum bake time since they conduct heat slower than metal.

No matter what size dish used, always rely on visual cues like crust color and filling bubbles rather than time alone. Insert a thermometer or peek inside if uncertain.

Turkey Pot Pie Baking Tips for Best Results

Follow these turkey pot pie baking tips to help ensure perfectly golden crust and tender meat and veggies every time:

• Allow prepared raw turkey pot pie to sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before baking. This prevents the dough from chilling and allows it to bake more evenly.

• Place pot pie on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any drips. This prevents a messy oven and burnt crust edges.

• Preheat oven fully before baking. Pot pies do best in a thoroughly preheated even temperature oven.

• Choose a ceramic or glass pie plate rather than metal. These retain heat more gently and prevent over-browning of edges and bottom crust.

• Brush top crust lightly with milk or egg wash before baking for enhanced browning.

• Cover crust edges loosely with foil halfway through bake time if browning too quickly.

• Allow pie to rest at least 15 minutes before slicing for easier cutting and thicker filling.

Mastering the Perfect Turkey Pot Pie

With the right combination of time and temperature, you can easily master baking flawless turkey pot pies at home. For a 10-inch pot pie in a ceramic dish baked at 350°F, target around 50-55 minutes for the ideal balance of flaky golden crust and bubbling hot filling. But always allow visual cues like crust color to guide you and adjust bake time as needed based on your specific pie size and baking dish.

The beauty of pot pie is leftovers can be easily reheated for lunches or quick dinners throughout the week. So don’t be afraid to double the recipe and have turkey pot pie two ways! With the simple guidance above and a little practice, you’ll be turning out bakery-worthy turkey pot pies in no time.