Loaded Thanksgiving Leftover Pizza (Printable Version)

Hearty pizza with turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce—an inventive way to enjoy holiday flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 large prepared pizza crust (about 12 inches)
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Sauce

03 - 1/3 cup turkey gravy, plus extra for drizzling

→ Toppings

04 - 1 to 1 1/2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or chopped
05 - 1 cup cooked stuffing, crumbled
06 - 1/2 cup mashed potatoes, optional
07 - 1/3 cup cranberry sauce, dolloped
08 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
02 - Brush the prepared pizza crust with olive oil and set it on a sheet of parchment paper.
03 - Spread turkey gravy evenly over the crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge.
04 - Distribute shredded or chopped turkey evenly over the gravy. Drop small spoonfuls of mashed potatoes over the top if using.
05 - Sprinkle the crumbled stuffing evenly across the pizza.
06 - Dollop cranberry sauce generously over the toppings.
07 - Evenly distribute shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese over all other ingredients.
08 - Scatter thinly sliced red onion over the top.
09 - Transfer the assembled pizza (along with the parchment paper) onto the preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and the edges are golden.
10 - Remove from the oven. Drizzle with extra gravy if desired, and sprinkle freshly chopped parsley on top. Cut into slices and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses what you already have on hand and clears out your fridge
  • Ready in under forty minutes with minimal effort
  • Crispy base layered with all the flavors you crave after the holiday
  • Both kids and adults go wild for this pizza and it has become a tradition right alongside turkey sandwiches The night after Thanksgiving everyone actually gets excited for leftovers
02 -
  • High in protein and great for filling up on a busy weekend
  • Perfect recipe to use up leftovers and prevent food waste
  • Rich in flavor and easy to customize
03 -
  • Preheating your stone or baking sheet makes a huge difference for crispy crust Do not skip it
  • Go liberal with the cheese as it acts as glue for all the odds and ends on top
  • Let kids help with layering on toppings They get excited to see their favorite parts and it keeps the tradition fun and hands on

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