Thanksgiving Lover’s Pizza

Name: Thanksgiving Lover's Pizza
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 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

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Editor's Note: To prepare potato, scrub potato and pierce several times with a fork. Place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high 8-10 minutes or until tender, turning once.

Originally published as Thanksgiving Pizza in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2016