16 Ways to Make Dinner in a Pie Plate

Updated on Feb. 18, 2024

Think pie plates are only meant for dessert? Think again! Put that pie plate to work for dinner tonight with these right-sized dinner recipes.

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Meat Shell Potato Pie

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Guests always comment on the presentation and flavor of this delightfully different dish. —Julie Sterchi, Flora, Illinois
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 326 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 842mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein.
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Nacho Pie

Total Time 30 min
Servings 6 servings
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 462 calories, 24g fat (7g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 841mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 26g protein.
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Chicken Taco Pie

Total Time 50 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This is truly a family fave and is perfect for a busy night of rushing to soccer, swimming lessons or scouts. I put it together in the morning and pop it in the oven when we get home. —Karen Latimer, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece (calculated without sour cream and additional salsa): 328 calories, 17 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 58 mg cholesterol, 1122 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate (5 g sugars, 1 g fiber), 17 g protein.
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Cheesy Chicken and Leek Phyllo Pie

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: In our house, chicken potpie is a year-round staple. For a springtime feel, we use leeks and mushrooms and a lighter phyllo dough crust. If you don't have gruyere, try Parmesan. —Andrea Stewart, Toronto, Ontario
Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 433 calories, 26g fat (8g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 566mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein.
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Hearty Chickpea Potpie

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This veggie potpie is so savory and satisfying! The spring veggies, easy prep and impressive presentation make it a perfect addition to Easter or other family dinners. —Deanna McDonald, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 496 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 760mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein.
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Corned Beef Hash Rustic Pie

Total Time 1 hour 20 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This suppertime pie has all the yummies: homemade crust, seasoned potatoes, and lots and lots of corned beef and cheese. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 356 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 827mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.
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Ham & Collards Quiche

Total Time 55 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I love quiche and wanted to make something that incorporates my southern roots. With eggs, cheese, ham and nutritious collard greens in a flaky crust, it’s a complete meal. —Billie Williams-Henderson, Bowie, Maryland
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 457 calories, 31g fat (15g saturated fat), 240mg cholesterol, 766mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.
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Split-Second Shrimp

Total Time 10 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I use my microwave to hurry along the prep of this super fast shrimp scampi. It’s deliciously buttery and full of garlic flavor. We love it as a main dish, but it makes an excellent appetizer, too. — Jalayne Luckett, Marion, Illinois
Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked shrimp: 157 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 476mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.
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Beefy French Onion Potpie

Total Time 30 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this dish knowing that my husband loves French onion soup—which I turned into a perfect base for the hearty, beefy potpie. —Sara Hutchens, Du Quoin, Illinois
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 553 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 1550mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 38g protein.
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Bacon-Topped Mini Meat Loaves

Total Time 30 min
Servings 5 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Here's all the savory deliciousness of Mom's meat loaf in a single-serving size! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts: 1 meat loaf: 489 calories, 29g fat (11g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 852mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein.
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Tomato-Basil Baked Fish

Total Time 15 min
Servings 2 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This recipe works successfully with many kinds of fish, while the rest of the ingredients are things you’re likely to have on hand. Baked fish is so simple and so good for you. I make this often! —Annie Hicks, Zephyrhills, Florida
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 121 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 256mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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Tourtieres

Total Time 50 min
Servings 2 pies (8 servings each)
From the Recipe Creator: Some time ago, a co-worker brought a meat pie to lunch. The aroma was familiar—after one taste, I was amazed to discover it was the same pie my grandmother used to serve when I was a youngster! She shared the recipe, and I have been enjoying it ever since. —Rita Winterberger, Huson, Montana
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 487 calories, 31g fat (13g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 620mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein.
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Stacked Enchilada

Total Time 40 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: A classic Tex-Mex dish combines the building blocks of a meal - protein, vegetables and starch - in hearty recipes with a peppery punch. Chicken, black beans, green peppers, tortillas and cheddar show how it's done in this stacked version of a traditional Tex-Mex casserole. —Rebecca Pepsin, Longmont, Colorado
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Beef Nacho Pie

Total Time 45 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I like to spend time in the garden, so I look for recipes that don't require hours in the kitchen. This savory southwestern pie has a short list of ingredients and is quick to prepare. —Doris Gill, Sargent, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 391 calories, 25g fat (9g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 765mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein.
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Chicken Potpie

Total Time 1 hour 15 min
Servings 2 potpies (8 servings each)
From the Recipe Creator: This is the best chicken potpie recipe! Chock-full of chicken, potatoes, peas and corn, this recipe makes two golden pies, so you can serve one at supper and save the other for a busy night. —Karen Johnson, Bakersfield, California
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 475 calories, 28g fat (14g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 768mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.
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Spinach-Beef Spaghetti Pie

Total Time 40 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: With its angel hair pasta crust, this cheesy ground beef, tomato and spinach pie is always a hit when I serve it. Each neat slice has layers of pasta, cream cheese filling and spinach topping. —Carol Hicks Pensacola, Florida
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 377 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 130mg cholesterol, 544mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.