Recipes and Cooking Savory Pies 19 Savory Pies Totally Appropriate to Eat for Dinner By Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada Instagram Katlyn Moncada is the associate food editor at BHG.com, sharing food news and tutorials on becoming better home cooks. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, photography, and video production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on January 3, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Blaine Moats We're used to saving our slice of pie until after we've finished supper. But with a savory pie like one of these mouthwatering bakes, it's definitely appropriate to nosh on a pie for the main event. Whether it be chicken pot pie, spaghetti pie, or taco pie, these savory pie recipes mean you can treat yourself to a slice of pie for dinner. 01 of 19 Skillet Taco Pie View Recipe Blaine Moats If you're not in the mood to set up a build-your-own-taco bar for dinner but crave the crunch of a taco shell, this meat pie recipe is the answer. Ready in 25 minutes, this skillet dinner has all of your favorite taco fixings, right down to the crushed taco shells on top. 02 of 19 Make-It-Mine Pot Pie View Recipe Blaine Moats Make a comforting savory meat pie your way. This easily-customizable pot pie recipe lets you choose your veggies, seasonings, toppers, and cheese so you can combine your favorites into one extra-delish dinner, or try a new combo every time. 25 Classic Comfort Food Recipes for a Cozy Night In 03 of 19 Taco Pie with Avocado Pie Crust View Recipe Hannah Bigot Add more creamy, delicious avocados to your meal plan by mixing them into the crust of this taco pie. Top with your favorite filling (we recommend a combo of beef and black beans), plus plenty of melty Mexican-style cheese. 04 of 19 Tiny Tomato Pie View Recipe Andy Lyons If your garden produced an abundance of tiny tomatoes this year, we know how to use some of them up. Four cups of tomatoes pile into a flaky Parmesan and feta crust. One bite of this garden-fresh vegetarian savory pie and everyone at your table will be hooked. 05 of 19 Cumin-Spiked Shepherd's Pie View Recipe Andy Lyons There's no crust necessary for this savory pie. Top juicy ground beef, a mix of veggies, and zesty pickled jalapeño peppers with homemade mashed potatoes for a comforting meal that comes with a bit of a kick. Our Best 20-Minute Dinners for Simple Yet Flavor-Packed Meals 06 of 19 Sweet Potato-Topped Turkey Pot Pie View Recipe Andy Lyons Thanksgiving dinner, meet pot pie. A mashed sweet potato topper covers a creamy filling of roast turkey and veggies, making this crowd-pleasing savory pie a great choice for chilly nights. Utilize leftovers from the big feast to clear up some extra space in your fridge. 07 of 19 Inside-Out Spaghetti Pie View Recipe Andy Lyons Instead of swirling your fork through ribbons of spaghetti, serve your noodles by the slice with this mouthwatering savory pie recipe. A seasoned beefy "crust" makes a delicious base for the pasta, cheese, and sauce. Pasta night just became extra fun. 08 of 19 One-Pot Barbecue Chicken Pot Pie View Recipe Blaine Moats All you need is a single (oven-safe) pot to create this savory pie. Boneless chicken thighs and veggies are sautéed on the stove top before being topped with piecrust and baked to golden-brown perfection in the oven. It's a one-pot meal your family will request again and again. Buy It: Lodge Cast Iron Enamel Pot ($100, Target) 09 of 19 Sausage Pie View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul Super-easy hot roll mix serves as the all-encompassing crust for the juicy, meaty filling inside this savory pie. When you slice into it to reveal Italian sausage, mushrooms, and gooey mozzarella cheese, no one will be able to resist. 10 of 19 Autumn Sweet Potato and Butternut Tart View Recipe Blaine Moats If fall flavors are calling your name, this savory pie recipe is the best way to satisfy your taste buds. Filled with pretty alternating rows of sweet potato slices and butternut squash, this recipe amps up the autumn vibes even more with a handful of sage leaves on top. 11 of 19 Hot Italian Shepherd's Pie View Recipe Andy Lyons Give savory shepherd's pie an Italian twist by combining hot Italian sausage, provolone cheese, and pepperoncini peppers with the usual homemade mashed potatoes. To give this savory pie a restaurant-quality look, top each plate with dried tomatoes and basil. 12 of 19 Salmon Pot Pie Casserole View Recipe Aya Brackett You might expect to see chicken in this casserole containing carrot, mushroom, and broccoli, but we changed up the classic pot pie recipe by using salmon instead. Top with fluffy cornmeal biscuits, and this hearty savory pie will be gone in a flash. Buy It: Anchor Hocking Casserole Baking Dish ($6, Walmart) 13 of 19 Ham-and-Cheese Slab Pies View Recipe Scott Little No forks are needed here. This savory slab pie recipe packages the classic ham-and-cheese combo into frozen puff pastry for an unforgettable portable treat. Prep these beauties up to two months in advance and store them in the freezer for easy entertaining. 14 of 19 Mile-High Meatless Lasagna Pie View Recipe Christina Schmidhofer Even the meat-eaters of the fam will swoon for a slice of this vegetarian savory pie. Fresh vegetables, herbs, three kinds of cheeses, and a tomato sauce are piled into a springform pan so you'll be able to admire all the beautiful layers before diving in. Buy It: Wilton Springform Pan ($8, Walmart) 15 of 19 Chorizo-Pepper Hand Pies View Recipe Andy Lyons These adorable savory hand pies will be a great appetizer for your next Mexican night or potluck gathering. Frozen puff pastry helps keep the prep time to a minimum. The savory pepper topper and taco sauce make every bite oh-so-good. 16 of 19 Savory Chard Pie View Recipe Andy Lyons You can leave your pie pan in the cupboard for this recipe—just shape the savory pie crust around the filling. Fresh chard, dates, and prosciutto team with garlicky goat cheese for a meat pie filling that's equal parts sweet, salty, and savory. Healthy Dinner Recipes Under $3 Per Serving 17 of 19 BLT Pie View Recipe Matthew Clark Take this favorite lunchtime sandwich to dinner by serving crispy bacon, tiny tomatoes, and fresh lettuce in a cheese-sprinkled crust. Each bite of this savory pie screams "summer," but you can bring it to your table all year. 18 of 19 Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Dumpling Pie View Recipe Jacob Fox Enjoy the flavors of the South with this delicious meat pie recipe. Succulent shrimp, andouille sausage, and fresh vegetables are coated in a creamy, spicy sauce. The real winner of this one-pan meal is the cheesy cornmeal dumplings that go on top. Dump and Bake Casseroles That Need Virtually Zero Prep Time 19 of 19 Chicken Cheeseburger Shepherd's Pie View Recipe Blaine Moats Here's a food mashup the kids and adults will devour. Our Test Kitchen took the flavors of a juicy cheeseburger and turned it into a savory meat pie. We used ground chicken to keep the meal lean, but you can swap in ground turkey or beef, too. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit