Thanksgiving Leftover Pizza
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
8 slices
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Calories
287 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Thanksgiving Leftover Pizza
Description
This recipe starts with a ready-to-bake pizza crust spread evenly with turkey gravy to create a flavorful base. Diced turkey pieces are scattered on top and covered with shredded mozzarella cheese, helping keep the meat moist during baking. Small spoonfuls of mashed potatoes and stuffing are distributed around the pizza, adding creamy and herby textures. Cranberry sauce is drizzled over everything, providing a sweet and tart contrast that warms slightly for easier drizzling.
Baking in a hot oven crisps the crust edges and melts the cheese until bubbly and lightly browned, blending the classic Thanksgiving elements into a cohesive, savory pizza. The combination of moist turkey, creamy potatoes, and tangy cranberry sauce offers a layered taste experience. Garnishing with fresh parsley adds a touch of color and brightness.
This dish makes a convenient, comforting meal using leftover ingredients and can be served hot right from the oven. Slicing into wedges allows for easy sharing. It's a practical way to enjoy Thanksgiving flavors in a new format.
Ingredients
- 1 pizza crust ready to bake
- 1/2 cup turkey gravy McCormick Simply Better brand
- 1 cup turkey diced
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/3 cup potato mashed
- 1/2 cup stuffing
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spread gravy in an even layer onto the ready to bake pizza crust, leaving a small edge for the crust.
- Spread diced turkey around the pizza and cover with shredded cheese to keep the turkey from drying out.
- Spoon small amounts of mashed potatoes and stuffing around the pizza.
- Drizzle cranberry sauce on top of pizza. Warm sauce in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time if needed in order for the sauce to easily drizzle.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and starting to brown.
- Remove from oven and garnish with parsley. Slice and serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 674mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 96mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 327IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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