Best 5 Thanksgiving Pizza Recipes

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**Thanksgiving Pizza: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors to Delight Your Taste Buds**

As the crisp autumn air envelops us and the scent of roasted turkey fills the air, it's time to celebrate the harvest's bounty with a culinary masterpiece that brings together the essence of Thanksgiving in every bite: the Thanksgiving pizza. This delectable dish is a symphony of flavors, a harmonious blend of traditional Thanksgiving ingredients atop a crispy, golden-brown pizza crust.

This Thanksgiving, tantalize your taste buds with a selection of mouthwatering pizza recipes that capture the spirit of the holiday. From the classic Thanksgiving pizza, brimming with roasted turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and gravy, to the vegetarian delight of butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and goat cheese pizza, each recipe promises a unique culinary journey.

Indulge in the smoky goodness of the turkey bacon and cornbread stuffing pizza, where crispy turkey bacon, savory cornbread stuffing, and tangy cranberry sauce dance upon a bed of melted cheese. Experience the rich, earthy flavors of the mushroom and wild rice pizza, where sautéed mushrooms, wild rice pilaf, and creamy brie cheese come together in perfect harmony.

For those with a sweet tooth, the pumpkin pie pizza is a delightful treat, featuring a luscious pumpkin filling, sprinkled with cinnamon and nutmeg, atop a graham cracker crust. And for a unique twist on a classic, the mashed potato pizza combines creamy mashed potatoes, roasted turkey, and gravy, topped with a drizzle of truffle oil for an unforgettable taste sensation.

Each recipe included in this article has been carefully crafted to deliver a burst of Thanksgiving flavors in every slice. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stunning visuals, these recipes are accessible to home cooks of all skill levels, ensuring that your Thanksgiving feast is a resounding success. So, gather your loved ones, set the table, and prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the spirit of gratitude and togetherness.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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 LOVER'S PIZZA



Thanksgiving Lover's Pizza image

Got Thanksgiving Day leftovers? Forget ho-hum turkey sandwiches and try this unique take on pizza instead. Get creative with different variations: use whole berry or jelly cranberry sauce; add dollops of mashed potatoes on top; drizzle with turkey gravy; sprinkle with stuffing or dressing; or try unique pizza crust varieties. -Carla Parker, Anderson, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
2 cups shredded cooked turkey
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust
1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 medium sweet potato, baked, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Stir in turkey, thyme, sage, salt and pepper., Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan or baking sheet. Top with cranberry sauce, turkey mixture, sweet potato, cheeses and cranberries; sprinkle with rosemary. Bake 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

THANKSGIVING PIZZA



Thanksgiving Pizza image

Super yummy pizza with the flavors of Thanksgiving, perfect for a casual feast any time of year, or using up leftovers. Note that one 18 ounce package of "Jennie-O So Easy Turkey Breast Roast in Homestyle Gravy" cooked 30 minutes is the perfect amount of gravy and turkey for two pizzas.

Provided by FLKeysJen

Categories     Turkey Breasts

Time 25m

Yield 2 pizzas, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups turkey gravy (it can be fat free from a jar or your favorite gravy)
1 lb turkey sausage, cooked and crumbled (or your favorite sausage)
2 cups turkey breast, cooked and shredded
1 cup celery, finely sliced
24 inches thin pizza crust (two 12-inch already baked or prepared crusts)
2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Spread half of gravy over top of each pizza.
  • Arrange half of sausage, turkey and celery over each pizza.
  • Sprinkle half a teaspoon of each spice over each pizza.
  • Evenly spread one cup of cheese over each pizza.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

THANKSGIVING SKILLET PIZZA



Thanksgiving Skillet Pizza image

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.

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:

  • Use a store-bought pizza crust to save time. If you're short on time, you can use a pre-made pizza crust from the store. Just be sure to get a high-quality crust that's made with fresh ingredients.
  • Roast your own vegetables. Roasting your own vegetables will give them a more flavorful and caramelized taste. Plus, it's easy to do! Just toss your vegetables with some olive oil, salt, and pepper, and then roast them in a preheated oven until they're tender and browned.
  • Don't be afraid to get creative with your toppings. Thanksgiving pizza is a great opportunity to use up leftover turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. But you can also get creative and add your own favorite toppings. Some popular options include mashed potatoes, gravy, roasted Brussels sprouts, and even pumpkin pie filling.
  • Make sure to cook your pizza thoroughly. Pizza should be cooked until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. This will ensure that your pizza is safe to eat and that it has the best possible flavor.

Conclusion:

Thanksgiving pizza is a delicious and festive way to use up leftover turkey and stuffing. It's also a great way to get creative with your toppings and make a pizza that's uniquely your own. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy Thanksgiving dish, give Thanksgiving pizza a try!

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