Description
Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into a delightful dish with this Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey and Cranberry Pizza. Topped with tender shredded turkey, tangy cranberry sauce, and gooey cheese, this quick and easy pizza is a festive twist that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pizza crust (or homemade if preferred)
- 1 cup leftover cooked turkey, shredded
- ½ cup cranberry sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)
- ½ cup baby spinach leaves
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (optional for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Prepare the Crust: Brush the crust with olive oil to create a crispy base.
- Spread the Sauce: Evenly spread the cranberry sauce over the pizza crust.
- Layer the Toppings: Layer the shredded turkey, baby spinach, and red onion slices on top of the cranberry sauce.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pizza. Add crumbled goat cheese if desired.
- Bake the Pizza: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh rosemary, salt, and pepper. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- For an extra crispy crust, pre-bake the crust for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- Feel free to customize with additional toppings like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg