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Mini Pot Pies With Turkey Shaped Crusts Sit on a Pumpkin Platter as a Thanksgiving Meal for Dogs.
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Thanksgiving Leftovers Pupper Pot Pie
Servings: 4
Calories: 279 kcal
Author: Carrie Miller
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
Instructions
Crust Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In stand mixer with paddle attachment, add all ingredients except water and mix on low.
  3. Start by adding 2 tablespoons broth or water, then continue adding liquid, one tablespoon at a time, until soft dough is formed.
  4. Place dough between two pieces of wax paper and roll flat.
  5. Using a glass or something round that is similar in size to the muffin cavity, cut 4 circles.
  6. Press circles on bottom and side of the muffin cavities, working with fingers until evenly covered.
  7. Cut shapes out of remaining dough to be used as top crust.
  8. Bake crusts 18-20 minutes or until dry looking. Remove from oven but continue to bake 8-10 minutes or until very dry looking.
  9. Gently remove crusts onto rack and allow to cool completely.
  10. Remove shapes from oven and place on rack to cool completely.
Filling Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine vegetables and meat and warm through.
  2. Add in 1/4 cup broth or water and coconut oil.
  3. Once oil has melted, add 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour. Stir everything together and cook several minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  4. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Assembly Instructions
  1. Once filling, crust and shapes are cool, spoon filling into crust and top with shapes.
  2. Serve to your eagerly awaiting pooches.
  3. Shelf-life and Storage
  4. Store pies in air-tight container 2-3 days. Freeze up to 2 months.
Recipe Notes

NOTE: The pot pies are meant as a treat and not a replacement for your pet's meal.

 

Foods to Avoid

  • Cooked bones of any kind
  • Fatty skin or pan drippings
  • Foods made with onions, scallions/green onions, leeks or garlic
  • Foods loaded with gravy, butter, heavy cream, lard and salt
  • Sweets, including sugar-free desserts as they might contain xylitol
  • Raw dough (yeast, cookie, etc.)
  • Raw potatoes
  • And of course, chocolate, grapes, raisins and alcohol

Foods Fluffy Will Love

  • Turkey
  • Chicken
  • Salmon
  • Pumpkin
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Green beans
  • Carrots
  • Celery
  • Broccoli
  • Fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries

These lists are not all-inclusive. Please research any food item before serving it to your furry companion.

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Nutrition Facts
Thanksgiving Leftovers Pupper Pot Pie
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 279 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 13g65%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 25mg8%
Sodium 168mg7%
Potassium 327mg9%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 2317IU46%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.