Active Time

　　10 minutes

　　Total Time

　　22 minutes

　　Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into this irresistible pizza, with mashed potatoes taking the place of traditional tomato sauce. Cooking in a cast-iron skillet ensures a super-crispy crust and gets your pizza on the table in 22 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 1 (12") pizza

　　All-purpose flour (for surface)

　　8 ounces prepared pizza dough, room temperature

　　3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

　　1 1/2 cups shredded cooked turkey or rotisserie chicken

　　1/4 cup cranberry sauce, plus more for serving (optional)

　　1 cup mashed white or sweet potatoes

　　Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

　　2 cups shredded mozzarella, cheddar, and/or Fontina cheese (about 6 ounces), divided

　　1 cup cooked vegetables, such as green beans, Brussels sprouts, sautéed greens, carrots, squash, or mushrooms

　　1/2 cup sliced red onion

　　Pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

　　

Special Equipment

A 12-inch cast-iron skillet

　　

Step 1

Place a rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 500°F. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 12" round (if dough springs back, cover with plastic and let rest 5 minutes, then roll again, resting as needed).

　　

Step 2

Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high until very hot. Carefully transfer dough to skillet. Brush top of dough with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil. Cook, shaking pan occasionally and turning pan to avoid hot spots, until bottom of dough is golden brown and crispy, 3–4 minutes.

　　

Step 3

Meanwhile, toss turkey with 1/4 cup cranberry sauce, if using, in a medium bowl.

　　

Step 4

Remove skillet from heat. Using a large flat spatula, flip dough. Spread potatoes over dough, leaving a 3/4" border on all sides; season with salt and pepper. Top with 1 cup cheese, then turkey mixture, vegetables, and onion. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese and red pepper flakes, if using. Bake pizza until dough is golden brown and cheese is melted, 6–8 minutes.

　　

Step 5

Transfer pizza to a cutting board and cut into wedges. Serve with additional cranberry sauce alongside, if using.

　　Cooks' Note

　　Room temperature pizza dough is easier to roll out. To soften chilled dough, place on a rimmed baking sheet set over bowl of hot water.