Best 2 Thanksgiving Leftover Pizza Recipes

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Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and feasting. But what happens to all of the leftovers? Don't let them go to waste! Thanksgiving leftover pizza is a delicious and creative way to use up your leftover turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of creativity, you can create a pizza that is sure to please everyone at your table. In this article, we'll provide you with a step-by-step guide to making the perfect Thanksgiving leftover pizza, as well as some creative topping ideas to help you get started.

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THANKSGIVING LEFTOVER PIZZA



Thanksgiving Leftover Pizza image

Using gravy as a sauce, this pizza is a one-stop shop for using all T-day leftovers. There are any number of topping combinations you can make depending on what your favorite leftovers are (stuffing, veggies, sweet potato casserole, etc., can also be used). Leftover cranberry sauce or spinach dip make a great dip for the crust as well!

Provided by coldstar37

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pizza Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound pizza dough
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 ½ cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 ½ cups turkey gravy
2 cups chopped cooked turkey
1 ½ cups mashed potatoes
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease or flour a pizza pan.
  • Roll dough onto the prepared pizza pan.
  • Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir mushrooms and garlic until mushrooms are tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Spread gravy over pizza dough; top with mushroom mixture, turkey, and spoonfuls of mashed potatoes. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and parsley over pizza.
  • Whisk remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil with garlic powder and garlic salt; brush over pizza crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until dough is cooked and cheese is melted, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool slightly before serving, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 60.6 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1305.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

THANKSGIVING LEFTOVER PIZZA 2 WAYS RECIPE BY TASTY



Thanksgiving Leftover Pizza 2 Ways Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: active dry yeast, honey, warm water, whole wheat flour, kosher salt, olive oil, warm water, whole wheat flour, olive oil, semolina flour, gravy, stuffing, shredded turkey, shredded cheese, fresh rosemary, cranberry sauce, water, mashed sweet potato, brussel sprout, goat cheese

Provided by Mercedes Sandoval

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 tablespoon honey, or maple syrup
⅔ cup warm water
¼ cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
½ cup warm water
2 ½ cups whole wheat flour, plus more for dusting
olive oil, for greasing
semolina flour, for sprinkling
1 cup gravy
1 cup stuffing
1 ½ cups shredded turkey
1 cup shredded cheese, of your choice
5 sprigs fresh rosemary, optional
1 ½ cups cranberry sauce
water, as needed
1 cup mashed sweet potato
1 cup brussel sprout, cooked
⅓ cup goat cheese

Steps:

  • Make the sponge: Stir together the yeast, honey or maple syrup, water, and flour together in a medium bowl. Some lumps are okay. Cover with a kitchen towel and let sit in a warm place for 20-30 minutes, until foamy and expanded in volume.
  • To finish the dough, add the salt, olive oil, and warm water to the bowl with the sponge. Add the flour in ½-cup (60 g) increments, stirring to incorporate each addition before adding the next, until the dough comes together enough to knead with your hands. Knead in the bowl briefly, until most of the flour in the bowl is incorporated.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and continue kneading, adding more flour as needed, until it is soft, pliable, and does not stick to your hands, 8-10 minutes.
  • Transfer the dough to a clean bowl lightly greased with olive oil. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for 40 minutes, or until doubled in volume.
  • Preheat the oven to 475˚F (240˚C).
  • Remove the dough from the bowl and punch down. Cut in half. Dust a piece of dough with flour and roll out to about a 13x18-inch (33x46-cm) rectangle or oval. Repeat with the remaining dough portion if making 2 pizzas, or wrap the leftover dough tightly in plastic wrap and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Drizzle a baking sheet with olive oil and sprinkle with semolina flour. Transfer the rolled out dough to the baking sheet.
  • Add your toppings of choice. For a gravy, turkey, and stuffing pizza, spread the gravy over the pizza dough. Top with the stuffing, turkey, cheese, and rosemary, if using.
  • For a cranberry sauce, Brussels sprout, and sweet potato pizza, add the cranberry sauce to a blender with a bit of water and puree until smooth.
  • Spread over the pizza dough and top with dollops of mashed sweet potato, the Brussels sprouts, and spoonfuls of the goat cheese.
  • Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes, until the dough is crispy and golden brown and the toppings are warmed through.
  • Slice and serve immediately.
  • Nutrition Calories: 2744 Fat: 69 grams Carbs: 417 grams Fiber: 27 grams Sugars: 18 grams Protein: 110 grams
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 14 grams

Tips for Making the Best Thanksgiving Leftover Pizza:

  • Use a variety of Thanksgiving leftovers. This is a great way to clean out your fridge and use up all the delicious food from your Thanksgiving feast. Some popular leftover options include turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and green bean casserole.
  • Don't be afraid to get creative with your toppings. In addition to Thanksgiving leftovers, you can also add other toppings to your pizza, such as cheese, vegetables, and herbs. Some popular combinations include turkey and cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and gravy, and stuffing and cheese.
  • Make sure your pizza crust is crispy. This will help to support the weight of the toppings and prevent the pizza from becoming soggy. You can use a pre-made pizza crust or make your own from scratch.
  • Bake the pizza at a high temperature. This will help to melt the cheese and brown the crust. The ideal baking temperature is around 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the pizza cool slightly before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent the cheese from becoming stringy and the toppings from falling off.

Conclusion:

Thanksgiving leftover pizza is a delicious and easy way to use up all the leftovers from your Thanksgiving feast. With a little creativity, you can create a pizza that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you have Thanksgiving leftovers, don't let them go to waste - make a pizza instead!

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