We try to change up the menu each year for the Theastmas meal. There are a few staples we have every year: candy corn or candy pumpkins, jelly beans, peppermint sticks/candy canes, Peep s’mores for dessert, and a large salad with dyed hard boiled eggs. Last year we added jello pumpkins, Christmas trees, and eggs. For the entree, we had Thanksgiving Leftovers Pizza. It turned out amazing! I don’t know why we didn’t try this before. It may not be the best looking food, but it tastes delicious.

This recipe is for 1 pizza, although we ended up making 4 or 5 pizzas. The box of stuffing, a jar of gravy, and a can of cranberries will get you through several pizzas. I took the easy route since I knew we would be making lots of pizzas, and used a premade crust, jar of gravy, box stuffing, and a can of cranberry sauce. I did make homemade mashed potatoes.

You will need:

• 1 pizza crust
• 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• 1 cup mashed potatoes
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 ¼ cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 ½ cups cooked, chopped turkey (For Theastmas, we used Oscar Mayer Carving Board turkey which has thicker slices. I found it in the lunch meat section. You could also ask at the deli for really thick slices of turkey.)
• 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
• ¾ cup stuffing (We used the turkey flavor stuffing.)
• ¼ cup turkey gravy

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400℉.
2. If you are making your own dough, mix dough together. Form dough into shape on a pizza stone or greased baking sheet. Bake about 8 minutes, or until lightly browned. Set off to the side. Note: For best results, I also baked the pre-made pizza crust for about 8 minutes, or until lightly browned. I find it helps keep the crust from turning soggy once the toppings are added.
3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes, until garlic is softened (do not fry the garlic). Add milk and mashed potatoes. Stir to combine. Add a ½ cup of the shredded cheese. Stir to combine.
4. If making stuffing from a box, make stuffing per box instructions and set aside.
5. Spread mashed potato mix onto the pizza crust.
6. Add other toppings (stuffing, turkey, cranberries) evenly over the potatoes. Drizzle the gravy and add the remaining cheese.
7. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and pizza is browned.