Description
A delicious and festive turkey and cranberry pizza combining leftover roasted turkey, tangy cranberry sauce, fresh spinach, and melty cheeses on a crispy pre-made crust, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 pre-made pizza crust (or homemade if preferred)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- ½ cup cranberry sauce
Toppings
- 1 cup leftover cooked turkey, shredded
- ½ cup baby spinach leaves
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)
- 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) to ensure it is hot enough to cook the pizza evenly and create a crispy crust.
- Prepare the Crust: Place the pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone and brush the surface with olive oil. This step helps create a crispy, flavorful base.
- Spread the Sauce: Evenly spread the cranberry sauce over the oiled pizza crust, distributing it carefully to cover the surface without overpowering the toppings.
- Layer the Toppings: Add shredded leftover turkey, followed by baby spinach leaves and thinly sliced red onion evenly across the pizza for balanced flavor and texture.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the toppings, then add crumbled goat cheese if using, which adds a creamy tangy flavor.
- Bake the Pizza: Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden, and the crust is crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, garnish with chopped fresh rosemary, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Slice and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use homemade or store-bought pizza crust based on your preference or time availability.
- Leftover turkey works perfectly for this recipe, but you can substitute with rotisserie chicken if needed.
- The goat cheese is optional but adds a nice creamy tang that complements the cranberry sauce.
- Fresh rosemary enhances flavor but can be skipped or substituted with dried herbs.
- Make sure to slice the red onions very thin to avoid overpowering the other flavors.
- Serve immediately after baking for the best crust texture and cheese melt.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
