Friday, November 7, 2014

Turkey, Cranberry, and Mashed Potato Pizza

Thanksgiving leftovers as pizza toppings--mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce dotted with turkey and topped with feta and cheddar cheeses.

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I'm going to share two Thanksgiving Leftovers Pizzas this month. One is for folks who don't want to make a special pizza dough, and the other is for folks who are game to try another of my new concoctions. Let's start with the easier one.

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I knew I wanted a layer of mashed potatoes as the base, and after Thanksgiving I made several attempts using my Make Ahead Irish Mashed Potato Casserole. But none of my efforts with actual Thanksgiving leftovers really thrilled me, so I waited until I saw some turkey marked down, threw some other sides in my basket, and tried again.

For this particular combination I made 3 different pizzas--one without any cheese, one with cheddar, and one with feta. The pizza really needs cheese [this Beef & Broccoli pizza works without cheese, though]. I found I preferred the duo of feta and cheddar together.

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You know, I don't think I'm going to type any more on this post. As I sit typing it up our newest addition, Robert Barker, is resting at my feet for his first night in his new home. I will share more of his story as I get to know him, but it's enough to say that he needs TLC more than I need to prattle on about pizza.
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Turkey, Cranberry and Mashed Potato Pizza

1 pound pizza dough of your choice
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 cup mashed potatoes (you'll use about ⅔ of it, but have a bit extra just in case)
½ cup cranberry sauce (you won't use it all)
1 cup cubed turkey (family members will snitch some, maybe have 1½ cups)
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
a healthy pinch (½ teaspoon) salt--I use kosher
several grinds (¼ teaspoon) pepper

For general hints, tips, and photo collages please check out my Pizza Primer post, a brain dump of all things related to making pizza in my home kitchen.  For a photo album of pizza dough troubleshooting tips, please see my FB page.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit or what your pizza dough desires. If you've got a pizza stone, toss that sucker in the oven to preheat. If you don't--wish list!! On an oiled piece of parchment paper, [honestly, it makes pizza making so easy] press dough into the shape that pleases you today.  Brush crust with olive oil, the spread mashed potatoes in a thin layer across the top. Spread cranberry sauce over mashed potatoes, then top with turkey and cheeses. Sprinkle a healthy pinch of salt and several grinds of pepper over top. Place on stone in preheated oven and bake 5 to 8 minutes. If you don't have a stone, use a cookie sheet. It'll be fine. Shimmy the parchment paper out from under the pizza and bake directly on the stone or cookie sheet another 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and browning at the tips. Slice and serve.

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4 comments:

  1. Thank you for posting on Motivation Monday!

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  2. You enjoy that pup. Give him a puppy dog kiss from me.

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    1. Meghan,
      You have no idea how much I'm enjoying him. He's delightful.

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