Looking for an easy leftover turkey idea? These savoury hand pies are filled with turkey, sweet cranberry sauce, dressing, carrot and creamy cheese. Every bite is satisfying and delicious! Dunk in some gravy for an extra special treat!

Close-up of savoury hand pies next to a small pot of gravy.

I have a slight obsession with hand pies.

The flavour? Well, yes; though that’s not quite it.

The name? Most definitely.

Besides the deliciousness that is a hand pie, I actually love the name.

It conjures up all sorts of warm and fuzzy vibes.

I’m an odd one, right?

And who doesn’t love a little portable personal-sized savoury pie (or pasty)?

Plus, if you have leftover turkey or chicken on hand from Sunday supper or a special meal, these savoury hand pies are a great way to use it! They’re delicious on their own or with a simple side salad to round things out.

Savoury hand pie on a parchment paper-lined sheet pan after being baked.

What Are Hand Pies?

Hand pies are essentially filling that’s encased in some sort of pastry. They can be found sweet or savoury, baked or fried.

For convenience, I made these hand pies with puff pastry so they come together super quickly.

How To Make Hand Pies

Full details are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics:

In a bowl, combine leftover turkey with other filling ingredients (cheese, dressing, cranberry sauce, parsley and carrot).
Place puff pastry on a board or baking sheet. Then invert a bowl (about 5 inches in diameter) over each sheet of puff pastry to make an outline of circles (or you could simply measure). Cut out the circles and lay on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
Whisk egg in a bowl and brush around exterior of each puff pastry circle.
Place the turkey mixture in the centre of each puff pastry circle.
Fold over each circle so it’s a half-moon shape. Press down gently with your fingers to seal. I also like to then gently press the top of the pastry to kinda distribute the filling that’s inside. Use a fork to create a crimp in the edge and brush whisked egg over each hand pie. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and cut three slits in the top (to allow air to escape while it bakes). Pop the tray into the fridge for about 10 minutes to allow the puff pastry to chill a little bit.
Bake until they’re golden brown and crispy on the outside and heated through.

Collage of steps to make savoury hand pies with puff pastry and filling.

Serving Ideas

These puff pastry hand pies go great with any of these:

Gravy
Cranberry sauce
Dijon mustard
Simple side salad

Savoury hand pies next to a pot of gravy, bowl of cranberry sauce, parsley and a tea towel.

Tips and Variations

Ensure your filling is cool when preparing these savoury hand pies. This will make for a nice-n-crispy puff pastry.
Keep your puff pastry cold until you are ready to use it. Warm puff pastry means soggy crust.
You will have some leftover puff pastry. Don’t discard it! Use it to cut out designs to be used on something else, like a pie.
Store-bought puff pastry was used as a time saver. If you like, you can make homemade puff pastry.
Any leftover filling? Fry it up in a pan until crispy and serve with a poached or fried egg for an easy lunch!
Sesame seeds were used as a garnish (as well as for aesthetics and a little texture). Poppy seeds would also work. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese would be lovely too.
Not into parsley or don’t have on hand? Try minced chives instead.

Savoury hand pies next to a small pot of gravy and parsley.

More Leftover Turkey Ideas

If you make these meat hand pies with puff pastry, be sure to leave a comment below!