Best 5 Thanksgiving Skillet Pizza Recipes

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Craving a unique and delicious Thanksgiving feast? Look no further than this collection of tantalizing skillet pizza recipes. Bursting with the vibrant flavors of the season, these pizzas are not only a creative twist on the traditional Thanksgiving dinner but also a delightful culinary experience. From the classic Thanksgiving flavors of turkey, stuffing, and cranberry to unique combinations like sweet potato and marshmallow or butternut squash and sage, these pizzas offer something for every palate. Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors and textures, resulting in a hearty and satisfying meal that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. So gather your loved ones, fire up your skillet, and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the spirit of Thanksgiving in a truly unforgettable way.

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

THANKSGIVING LOVER'S PIZZA



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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

Provided by Duff Goldman

Time 50m

Yield one 12-inch pizza

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound pizza dough
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 teaspoon cornmeal
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3/4 cup mashed potatoes
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons whole milk
1 cup prepared stuffing
1 roasted turkey or chicken thigh, with skin
1/4 cup chunky cranberry sauce
1/4 cup gravy

Steps:

  • Put a pizza stone or upside-down baking sheet in the oven; preheat to 500 degrees F. Stretch the pizza dough into a 12-inch round on a floured surface. Dust a pizza peel or upside-down baking sheet with 1/2 teaspoon cornmeal and put the dough on top. Brush with the olive oil and sprinkle with the sugar and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cornmeal. Slide onto the hot pizza stone or baking sheet and bake until golden on the bottom, 5 to 7 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the mashed potatoes with 1/4 cup cheese and the milk in a bowl; set aside. Roll tablespoonfuls of the stuffing into 1-inch balls to look like meatballs. Shred the turkey meat and julienne the skin. Slide the crust back onto the peel. Spread the cheddar mashed potatoes over the crust, then top with the shredded turkey. Spoon the cranberry sauce over the pizza and drizzle with the gravy. Arrange the stuffing balls on top and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese and the turkey skin. Return the pizza to the oven and bake until golden brown, 8 to 10 more minutes.

THANKSGIVING LEFTOVER PIZZA



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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

SKILLET PIZZA



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Meet the Cook: I created this recipe during a hot spell one summer. With the temperature in the 90's every day, I didn't want to turn on the oven. So I decided to make our favorite family pizza in a skillet instead! Anyone who likes pizza, has kids or just wants a quick and simple meal would likely enjoy Skillet Pizza. It's great to take along to get-togethers, too - you can prepare it at home, then just plug in the skillet when you arrive. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 1 pizza (12 inches).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (6-1/2 ounces) pizza crust mix
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup pepperoni slices
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Grease a 12-in. electric or stove-top skillet. Prepare pizza crust according to package directions. , Line bottom and 1/2 in. up the sides of the skillet with dough. Combine tomato sauce, Italian seasoning and oregano; spread over dough. Layer pepperoni, onion, green pepper and olives over sauce; sprinkle with cheese. , Cover and cook over medium heat (set electric skillet to 375°) for 15 minutes or until crust is brown on bottom and cheese is melted. Slide out onto a cutting board and cut into wedges or squares. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 1139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

CHEESY PAN PIZZA



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This recipe for a crisp, cheesy pan pizza was developed by Charlotte Rutledge, along with her team of test cooks at King Arthur Flour's rigorous test kitchen in Vermont. It uses a number of simple techniques to achieve maximum texture and flavor. The dough is folded a few times before it goes in the fridge for a long rest, which develops its flavor and airiness. Cooking the pizza in cast iron gets the edges brown and crackling, and layering the cheese and sauce creates an extra cheesy top with no soggy layer. Make it once in its simplest form, then use the model to play around with the fermentation time and toppings.

Provided by Tejal Rao

Categories     dinner, lunch, pizza and calzones, main course

Time 45m

Yield 1 (9-to-10-inch) pan pizza

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons/240 grams all-purpose flour
3/4 cup/180 milliliters lukewarm water
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon instant or active dry yeast
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
6 ounces mozzarella, grated (about 1 1/4 loosely packed cups)
1/2 cup/120 grams tomato sauce or pizza sauce
Freshly grated hard cheese, such as Parmesan or pecorino, for garnish (optional)
Fresh herbs, such as basil, marjoram or oregano, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the dough: Measure the flour, water, olive oil, salt and yeast into a large mixing bowl. Mix together with your hand or a dough scraper until it forms a shaggy, sticky ball with no dry patches. Cover the bowl using a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
  • Wet your hand, and reach down between the side of the bowl and the dough, as though you were going to lift the dough out, but instead of lifting, stretch the bottom of the dough up, and fold it over the top. Repeat three more times, turning the bowl 90 degrees each time. Cover the bowl again for 5 minutes, then repeat the folding-and-resting process three more times. After the fourth time, cover the bowl, and let the dough rest, undisturbed, for 40 minutes, then transfer the bowl to the fridge for at least 12 hours or up to 72 hours.
  • About 3 hours before you want to eat the pizza, get ready for assembly: Pour the olive oil into a well-seasoned 9- or 10-inch cast-iron skillet, and use your fingers to coat the inside of the pan, including the sides. Transfer the dough to the pan, and turn it once to coat both sides with the oil. After coating the dough in oil, press the dough to the edges of the pan, dimpling it with your fingertips. If the dough shrinks back, cover it and let it rest for about 15 minutes, then repeat the pressing and dimpling. At this point, you should be able to smush the dough out and into the edges of the pan, but if not, give it one more 15-minute rest before trying again. Cover the dough, and let it rise for 2 hours at room temperature. It will look soft and jiggle when you gently shake the pan.
  • Place one rack at the bottom of the oven and one toward the top (about 4 to 5 inches from the top heating element), then heat the oven to 450 degrees. When you're ready to bake the pizza, sprinkle a scant 1 cup mozzarella evenly over the crust. Cover the entire dough so none is showing, then dollop small spoonfuls of the sauce over the cheese. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on top, and bake on the bottom rack of the oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and the bottom and edges of the crust are a rich golden brown. (Use a spatula to check the bottom.) If the bottom is brown but the top still seems pale, transfer the pizza to the top rack, and bake for 2 to 4 minutes longer. On the other hand, if the top seems fine but the bottom's not browned to your liking, leave the pizza on the bottom rack for another 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Remove the pizza from the oven, and place the pan on a heatproof surface. Carefully run a table knife or spatula between the edge of the pizza and side of the pan to prevent the cheese from sticking as it cools. Let the pizza cool very briefly; as soon as you feel comfortable doing so, carefully transfer it from the pan to a cooling rack or cutting surface. If garnishing with hard cheese and herbs, add those now. Serve the pizza anywhere from medium-hot to warm, and use kitchen shears or a large pair of scissors to cut it into wedges.

Tips:

  • Use a pre-made pizza dough or refrigerated biscuit dough to save time. If you're using refrigerated biscuit dough, cut each biscuit into 4 pieces.
  • Use a large skillet to cook the pizza. This will help to ensure that the pizza cooks evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet. If you're using a lot of toppings, cook the pizza in batches.
  • Cook the pizza over medium heat. This will help to prevent the crust from burning.
  • Keep an eye on the pizza while it's cooking. You don't want it to burn!
  • Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing it. This will help to prevent the toppings from falling off.

Conclusion:

Thanksgiving skillet pizza is a delicious and easy way to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers. It's a great meal for a casual get-together or a family dinner. With so many different variations to choose from, you're sure to find a recipe that everyone will love. So next time you have leftover turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes, don't put them away. Instead, use them to make a delicious Thanksgiving skillet pizza!

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