Sage Turkey Gravy Pizza (Printable Version)
Tender turkey, sage gravy, and cheese baked on a crisp crust. Comforting option for cozy gatherings or quick dinners.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 pound pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
→ Sauce
02 - 1 cup turkey gravy, homemade or store-bought
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped or 1 teaspoon dried sage
04 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
05 - 1 and 1/2 cups cooked turkey breast or thigh, shredded or diced
06 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 1/2 cup shredded fontina or provolone cheese, optional
08 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
09 - 1/2 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Garnish
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or sage, optional
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Place pizza stone in the oven if using.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll or stretch the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or a floured pizza peel.
03 - In a small saucepan, gently heat turkey gravy with chopped sage and black pepper over low heat until fragrant and warm, about 2 minutes.
04 - Spread warm sage gravy evenly over the prepared dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
05 - Distribute shredded turkey evenly over gravy. Top with mozzarella and fontina or provolone cheese.
06 - Scatter red onion and baby spinach evenly. Drizzle olive oil over the toppings.
07 - Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
08 - Remove pizza from oven. Garnish with fresh parsley or sage if desired. Slice and serve immediately while hot.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses up leftover turkey in a delicious way
- Makes pizza night feel cozy and seasonal
- Well balanced flavors with savory gravy and fresh sage
- Quick and easy for a homemade pizza
02 -
- High in protein and satisfying for cold weather
- Excellent way to reinvent leftovers and reduce waste
- Kid friendly and fully customizable with extra vegetables
03 -
- Always preheat your oven and pizza stone for extra crispy bottoms
- Stretch dough gently with your hands dusted in flour to avoid tearing
- Let cooked pizza rest a minute before slicing so the cheese stays put
- A round pizza cutter or chef knife makes quick work for slicing