THANKSGIVING SKILLET PIZZA

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Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into this irresistible pizza, with mashed potatoes taking the place of traditional tomato sauce. Cooking in a cast-iron skillet ensures a super-crispy crust.

Categories     22-Minute Meals     Thanksgiving     leftovers     turkey     Pizza     Potato     Sweet Potato/Yam     Cranberry Sauce     Mozzarella     Dinner

Yield Makes 1 (12") pizza

Number Of Ingredients 13

All-purpose flour (for surface)
8 ounces prepared pizza dough, room temperature
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked turkey or rotisserie chicken
1/4 cup cranberry sauce, plus more for serving (optional)
1 cup mashed white or sweet potatoes
Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
2 cups shredded mozzarella, cheddar, and/or Fontina cheese (about 6 ounces), divided
1 cup cooked vegetables, such as green beans, Brussels sprouts, sautéed greens, carrots, squash, or mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced red onion
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Special Equipment
A 12-inch cast-iron skillet

Steps:

  • Place a rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 500°F. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 12" round (if dough springs back, cover with plastic and let rest 5 minutes, then roll again, resting as needed).
  • Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high until very hot. Carefully transfer dough to skillet. Brush top of dough with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil. Cook, shaking pan occasionally and turning pan to avoid hot spots, until bottom of dough is golden brown and crispy, 3-4 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss turkey with 1/4 cup cranberry sauce, if using, in a medium bowl.
  • Remove skillet from heat. Using a large flat spatula, flip dough. Spread potatoes over dough, leaving a 3/4" border on all sides; season with salt and pepper. Top with 1 cup cheese, then turkey mixture, vegetables, and onion. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese and red pepper flakes, if using. Bake pizza until dough is golden brown and cheese is melted, 6-8 minutes.
  • Transfer pizza to a cutting board and cut into wedges. Serve with additional cranberry sauce alongside, if using.

gavin Blundell
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This pizza was a bit too heavy for my taste. The crust was thick and the toppings were very rich. I think I would have enjoyed it more if the crust was thinner and the toppings were lighter.


Sidra Khalid
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I loved this pizza! The crust was crispy and the toppings were delicious. I especially liked the cranberry sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Mr Amirul
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This was a great way to use up leftover turkey and stuffing. The pizza was easy to make and it tasted amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Deone Rabe
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This pizza was easy to make and it turned out great! I used store-bought pizza dough and it saved me a lot of time. The turkey and stuffing were flavorful and the cranberry sauce added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Jonas Frederiksen
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I made this pizza for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The crust was crispy and the toppings were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Success johnson
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This pizza was delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the crust was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Marita Pihlajaniemi
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This pizza was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had added more spices to the turkey and stuffing. I will definitely be making this again, but I will adjust the recipe to my own taste.


Renuka Damayanthi
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I followed the recipe exactly and my pizza turned out great! The crust was crispy and the toppings were flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Robert Byford
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This pizza was a bit too heavy for my taste. The crust was thick and the toppings were very rich. I think I would have enjoyed it more if the crust was thinner and the toppings were lighter.


Riyad A
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I loved this pizza! The crust was crispy and the toppings were delicious. I especially liked the cranberry sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Maita Kangbha
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This was a great way to use up leftover turkey and stuffing. The pizza was easy to make and it tasted amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Nicole Tochimani
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This pizza was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I used pre-made pizza dough and it saved me a lot of time. The turkey and stuffing were flavorful and the cranberry sauce added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Haisam Soona
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I made this pizza for my family's Thanksgiving dinner and everyone loved it! The turkey and stuffing were delicious and the crust was so good. I will definitely be making this again next year.


Rakiya Musa Hassan
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This Thanksgiving skillet pizza was a hit! The flavors were amazing and the crust was perfectly crispy. I'll definitely be making this again.