Where can you buy pre-made frozen Tuna Pot Pies?

Question

Banquet used to make Tuna Pot Pies back when Fridays were considered meatless during Lent, and other religious holidays. Does anyone know if anybody still makes these and where they can be found??

Answer 1

The best were Starkist back in the 50s, but Starkist quit making them in the late 50s. I haven' seen them since. Sorry.

Answer 2

For anyone just viewing this 9 year old inquiry, this is what I do to make a tuna pot pie much like the one made by Starkist: buy a chicken pot pie with a crust that you like and cook as directed. While it is cooking, assemble the following: canned tuna, drained; cooked peas; and pimento peppers (can be purchased in a jar). The amount you use is up to you, I fill my pie with plenty of all, but make sure you use enough pepper--I generally use a 1/3 of a 4 oz jar for one pie. Put your added extras in a soup bowl and when the pie is done, empty contents on top and mix. I, too, miss the Starkist Tuna pot pie, but like everything else, it probably wouldn't taste today like it did 50 years ago (neither does their tuna). The best canned tuna currently in grocery stores is Polar or Wild Planet. They are pricier, but well worth it if you are looking for the taste of yester-year.

Answer 3

Tuna Pot Pie

Answer 4

I always thought tuna pot pies were the best - better than beef, chicken or turkey. I have not seen them around for a long, long time, like decades. Jeannie, I don't know why companies discontinue things that sell well. I also don't know why fish sandwiches and fish tacos are available only around lent at some fast-food restaurants, and are discontinued the rest of the year.

Answer 5

I remember the frozen Starkist tuna pot pies in the late-1960's and maybe even into the early-1970's. I have not seen them since about that time. They were a lunch staple in my home.

Answer 6

I was searching for banquet pot pies for the purpose of asking about their TUNA POT PIES when I stumbled on this question. I too would like to know if/where to find them, they were better than the beef, chicken, or turkey!! (And yes, the tuna has potatoes & carrots).

Answer 7

I loved the ones made by Banquet but have not seen them for probably 25 to 30 years. They were my favorite.ones. Why do companies discontinue things that sell well?

Answer 8

Perhaps this is an unmet niche--you could become the next Marie Callender! or Mrs Pauls! just wondering, does tuna pot pie have potatoes and carrots like you would find in chicken pot pie?

Answer 9

You can no longer buy them, but I found the recipe on the Starkist site:

2 (5 oz.) Cans - Chunk Light Tuna in Water, drained
1 package (10 oz.) refrigerated pie crusts
1 package (12 oz.) frozen peas and carrots, thawed and drained
1⁄2 cup chopped onion
1 can (10 3⁄4 oz.) cream of mushroom soup (reduced sodium or fat is fine)
1⁄3 cup milk
1 tsp. dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
4 individual foil pie plates or ramekins

Unroll 1 pie crust from package and cut into 4 equal pieces. Form each into a ball and reroll into a circle. Line each pie plate or ramekin with the crust. Cover with a towel until ready to cover the pies. In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients and mix well. Divide tuna mixture among the 4 individual pies. Top with second crust and crimp edges to seal. Cut slits in the top crust to vent. Place on baking sheet and bake for 30 – 35 minutes at 350, until crust is golden brown.

Answer 10

I have been deputized to obtain frozen dinners for my mother-in-law many times and I have never seen one of those.