21 Savory Southern Pie Recipes That Are Like Comfort In a Crust
While we could sit around all day and dreamily discuss our favorite sweet Southern pies like buttermilk pie, strawberry-rhubarb pretzel pie, sweet potato pie, and the beloved pecan pie — in fact, why not have a slice while we're at it? — the crust doesn't stop there. The savory side of the spectrum deserves just as much appreciation. Think classics like old-fashioned tomato pie (the best way to use your summer tomatoes), tamale pie, chicken pot pie, macaroni pie (you read that correctly), and even Texas-loved Frito pie.
These savory Southern pies are as comforting as a fuzzy blanket on a rainy night, and you'll be itching to pull out the skillet or pie dish for dinner this week. Here are 21 scrumptious savory pie recipes to enjoy at home.
Heirloom Tomato Pie
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.
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Frito Pie
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.
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Creamy Spring Vegetable Pot Pie
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.
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Crab Pie
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.
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Macaroni Pie
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.
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Chicken Tamale Pie
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.
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Mini Chicken Pot Pies
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.
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Coq au Vin Pot Pie with Bacon-Thyme Biscuit Crust
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.
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Tomato, Cheddar, and Bacon Pie
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.
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Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato Mash
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.
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Curried Chicken Pot Pie
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.
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Beef Tamale Pie
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.
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Mini Mushroom-and-Goat Cheese Pot Pies
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.
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Skillet Vegetable Pie with Goat Cheese
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.
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Chicken Pot Pie Hand Pies
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.
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Deb Wise's Tamale Pie Mix-Up
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.
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Mini Turkey Pot Pies with Dressing Tops
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.
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Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry
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.
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Old-Fashioned Tomato Pie
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.
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Shepherd's Pie with Potato Crust
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.
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Cheeseburger Pie
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.