Transform your leftovers into a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish with this Impossibly Easy Use It Up Pie, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping! This versatile recipe combines shredded cooked meat, a medley of cooked vegetables, and a generous layer of melted cheeseβall topped with a quick-to-make batter that bakes into a golden, savory crust. Ready in just 45 minutes and freezer-friendly for Once-A-Month Cooking (OAMC), this customizable dish helps you reduce food waste while delivering big, family-friendly flavor. Whether you're using chicken, turkey, beef, or ham, this one-dish wonder is a delicious solution for using up leftovers with minimal effort. Don't forget to add your favorite herbs and spices to make it uniquely yours!
Preheat your oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C) and grease a 9-inch pie dish or casserole dish.
In the prepared dish, layer the shredded cooked meat and chopped vegetables evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the meat and vegetables.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, eggs, baking powder, salt, pepper, and any optional herbs or spices until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
Pour the batter evenly over the filling in the dish, ensuring it covers the ingredients well.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. To test doneness, insert a knife or toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool slightly for about 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
For OAMC (Once-A-Month-Cooking) preparation, allow the pie to cool completely after baking. Wrap the pie tightly in plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil, then label and freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat a frozen pie, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight, then reheat in a 375Β°F (190Β°C) oven for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
Calories |
1949 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 80.9 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.7 g | 189% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 903 mg | 301% | |
| Sodium | 5508 mg | 240% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.8 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.0 g | ||
| Protein | 202.8 g | 406% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.3 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 1373 mg | 106% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 2778 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.