21 Savory Southern Pie Recipes That Are Like Comfort In a Crust

Recipe: Heirloom Tomato Pie

Nothing makes summer tomatoes sing more beautifully than a tomato pie, and this recipe is a step up from the basic pie you might've made before. It contains bacon, cheese, basil, and a homemade parmesan-buttermilk crust that really isn't to be skipped. 

Recipe: Frito Pie

Texans know this classic recipe that involves dolloping Texas chili (read: no beans) on top of corn chips with all the fixings — don't forget the jalapeños! Take it on-the-go by loading everything right into the Frito bag, just like they do at the State Fair. 

Recipe: Creamy Spring Vegetable Pot Pie

Supremely flaky and buttery with a creamy, warm interior, this dish is bound to be the underrated star of the weeknight dinner table — and it doesn't even call for chicken. Just mounds of seasonal veggies.

Recipe: Crab Pie

Like a seafood-forward quiche, this regional delicacy is a favorite amongst coastal Southerners. It includes lump crabmeat, sautéed spinach and leeks, and cream cheese for richness. Serve it at your next brunch for rave reviews.

Recipe: Macaroni Pie

Oh, yes, we did. A trifecta of cheeses (Gruyere, extra-sharp white Cheddar, and fontina) are the delicious secret to this sliceable take on everyone's favorite side dish. Fun fact: We love adding roasted broccoli to the filling for extra heartiness.

Recipe: Chicken Tamale Pie

In the South, especially Texas, it's a sin not to love tamale pie. Ditch the tired taco night for this new take on tamales, served as a spoonable one-skillet pie with a corn muffin base, a layer of slightly-spicy chicken tamale mixture, and bubbling, golden cheese to top it all off.

Recipe: Mini Chicken Pot Pies

Have you ever seen dinnertime be so cute? All you need is your muffin tin to transform the classic flavor of chicken pot pie into fluffy, two-bite packages.

Recipe: Coq au Vin Pot Pie with Bacon-Thyme Biscuit Crust

Chef Regina Charboneau of Natchez, Mississippi, coined this pie-tastic rendition of a French classic. She gives it even more of a Southern spin by using a bacon-thyme biscuit dough as the golden-brown crust. 

Recipe: Tomato, Cheddar, and Bacon Pie

The standout detail to this not-your-basic tomato pie is a sour cream crust studded with bacon. It's then layered with colorful tomatoes, plenty of cheese, and herbs to tie it all together. 

Recipe: Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato Mash

Southerners do love their sweet potatoes, and turns out, shepherd's pie does, too. This comfort classic gets a fun update with a topping of sweet potato mash made with Parmesan, sour cream, and butter. You know, all the good stuff. 

Recipe: Curried Chicken Pot Pie

Bet you've never made a chicken pot pie like this one, and you'll be sorry that you haven't until now. The cozy recipe gets a spicy, flavorful tweak from red curry paste.

Recipe: Beef Tamale Pie

A skillet supper has never been more of a must-try. Layers of Tex-Mex ingredients make up the satisfying filling, while a package of corn muffin mix is used for the cornbread topping which, while it bakes, soaks up a lot of the flavorful juices. 

Recipe: Mini Mushroom-and-Goat Cheese Pot Pies

It's almost too easy to pop these miniature savory pies into your mouth. Make them for a grabbable snack, brunch main dish, or to head up a shower party spread. Even better? The recipe calls for refrigerated pie crust.

Recipe: Skillet Vegetable Pie with Goat Cheese

This recipe upgrades your savory pie experience by using crisp, buttery phyllo (instead of homemade dough) to create the tasty shell.  Even though this filling is meatless, broccolini, butternut squash, and mushrooms make it hearty.

Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie Hand Pies

Who doesn't love a hand pie? It instantly makes any meal a little more exciting. This recipe forgoes the usual sweet filling in favor of all the makings of chicken pot pie. The result is warm, comforting bites all around.

Recipe: Deb Wise's Tamale Pie Mix-Up

This one is more like an ode to classic tamale pie, and we love this easy-to-make casserole form just as much as the original skillet. Plus, it feeds a crowd.

Recipe: Mini Turkey Pot Pies with Dressing Tops

Topped with a flaky crust and crunchy dressing, these mini pot pies are so tasty, they might rival any big feast itself. Beyond the holidays, make these using any cooked turkey breast. 

Recipe: Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry

A pretty patchwork pastry top gives this chicken pot pie a new look. It's filled with favorite spring veggies like sweet peas, carrots, and leeks, as well as store-bought rotisserie chicken.

Recipe: Old-Fashioned Tomato Pie

This tomato pie might remind you of the one your mother, aunt, or grandmother used to make. It's simple, made from a base of fresh tomatoes, mayonnaise, cheese, and chopped herbs such as basil, thyme, parsley, or chives.

Recipe: Shepherd's Pie with Potato Crust

The topping (made with a mix of sweet potatoes and gold potatoes) has this shepherd's pie ready to take on guests with a pretty presentation and a flavor that backs it up. 

Recipe: Cheeseburger Pie

Well, this one might not be quite as Southern, but the sheer coziness of the ground beef savory pie gets it into the same spirit. It calls for alternating layers of ground beef and melty American cheese, as well as your usual burger night favorites like mayo, relish, yellow mustard, and even shredded iceberg lettuce.