This turkey pizza recipe is definitely going to be a family favorite! Crispy pizza crust is topped with a lemony garlic aioli, roasted cherry tomatoes, and all the fixings of a typical turkey club sandwich! It’s one of those interesting pizza combos that is definitely a must try for anyone who loves pizza and turkey clubs!
This is one of those easy dinners that you’re going to want to make over and over again. It’s the best way to use up leftover turkey meat, and you will definitely get bonus points if you have any kids that love turkey club sandwiches!
What Does Turkey Pizza Taste Like?
Turkey club pizza tastes like a souped-up turkey club, with a crispy crusty base. The lemon garlic aioli transforms traditional mayonnaise into a smooth, citrusy condiment. Sweet cherry tomatoes are pan seared with traditional Italian spices, and then smushed for a flavorful textured tomato sauce.
When the pizza is done cooking, crumbled bacon and salt and peppered lettuce is sprinkled over the top for the final finishes on this totally unique pizza recipe!
The Best Way To Use Up Thanksgiving Leftovers
Leftover Thanksgiving turkey gets frequently overlooked after Thanksgiving dinner. But there are SOO many recipes that you can make with it, including this pizza! Other Thanksgiving leftovers like bread and butter pickles, pickled red onions and even stuffing can be tossed on this delicious pizza.
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How To Make Turkey Club Pizza:
There are a few more steps to do when making this non traditional pizza recipe, but trust me, they are worth it!
- Place the raised raw pizza dough (or whatever homemade pizza dough recipe you choose) on top of a floured work surface. Using your hands, carefully stretch and roll dough into a 10-12 inch circle, kneading and pulling with your fingers until evenly stretched.
- Drizzle a small amount of olive oil on a circular baking sheet or pizza stone, and place dough on top. Par bake the dough with no toppings for 9 minutes.
- Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat before tossing in the cherry tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to blister. Now add the dried thyme, oregano (or Italian seasoning), salt and minced garlic. Cook for 60 more seconds, then remove from the heat. Using a fork, carefully smush all of the cherry tomatoes.
- Make the lemon garlic aioli. In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice and 2 minced garlic cloves. Spread the aioli mixture evenly over the par baked pizza dough. Top with the smashed tomato mixture (you can also use traditional pizza sauce if you are in a time crunch).
- Sprinkle the shredded colby jack cheese evenly over the entire pizza (feel free to use other cheese too like Parmesan cheese or mozzarella cheese). Place the turkey pieces over the top of the pizza.
- Slice the dill pickles into 1/8th inch thick medallions, and place all over the pizza. Cook the pizza on the baking sheet for 13 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown.
- While the pizza is baking, place the lettuce in a bowl. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, table salt, and fresh cracked pepper.
- When the pizza is done, top with the cooked bacon crumbles and seasoned lettuce. Feel free to rip some fresh basil over the top!
When To Serve Turkey Pizza:
This is one of those unique pizza ideas that everyone deserves to try at least once. It’s a creative way to serve a turkey club on game day, or as a football appetizer! It is also a great pizza recipe for kids, because kids LOVE putting new and interesting pizza toppings on homemade pizza!
Instead of turkey sandwiches, bring turkey pizza!
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Turkey Club Turkey Pizza Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 medium dill pickles
- 8 ounces cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 cups red cherry tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 slices 1/2" thick sliced deli turkey, or 1 cup shredded leftover turkey
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, divided
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 6 ounces shredded colby jack cheese
- raw pizza dough of choice, raised
- 1 tbsp all purpose flour
- table salt and fresh cracked pepper, as indicated
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place the raised raw pizza dough on top of a floured baking surface. Using your hands, carefully stretch the dough into a 10-12 inch circle, kneading and pulling with your fingers until evenly stretched.
- Drizzle a small amount of olive oil on a circular baking sheet, and place the dough on top. Par bake the dough with no toppings for 9 minutes. When done, remove from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 500 degrees F.
- Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat before tossing in the cherry tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to blister, 5-6 minutes. Now add the dried thyme, oregano, ¼ tsp salt and 2 cloves of minced garlic. Cook for 60 more seconds, then remove from the heat. Using a fork, carefully crush all of the cherry tomatoes. Set aside.
- Make the lemon garlic aioli. In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice and 2 minced garlic cloves. Spread the aioli mixture evenly over the par baked pizza dough. Top with the smashed tomato mixture.
- Sprinkle the shredded colby jack cheese evenly over the top of the pizza. Cut the turkey into 1 inch pieces, and place over the top of the pizza. Slice the dill pickles into 1/8th inch thick medallions, and place all over the pizza. Cook the pizza on the baking sheet for 13 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown.
- While the pizza is baking, place the lettuce in a bowl. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, ⅛ tsp table salt, and 1/16 tsp fresh cracked pepper. When the pizza is done, top with the cooked bacon crumbles and seasoned lettuce. Serve immediately, and enjoy!
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