Description

This Thanksgiving Pizza creatively combines traditional holiday flavors into a savory puff pastry tart. Featuring a crispy puff pastry crust layered with mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, green bean casserole, turkey, stuffing, and cheddar cheese, this dish is baked to golden perfection and topped with crispy French fried onions and fresh herbs for a festive and comforting treat perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations.

Ingredients

Scale

Crust

1 puff pastry sheet (thawed)

Fillings

½ cup mashed potatoes
5 tbsp gravy (divided)
¼ cup corn
¼ cup green bean casserole
½ cup chopped turkey
½ cup stuffing
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Toppings

¼ cup French fried onions
Fresh herbs (basil, parsley, or thyme) for garnish

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400˚F to ensure it’s hot enough to bake the puff pastry evenly and develop a golden crust.
Prepare the Crust: Press the thawed puff pastry sheet into a greased tart or pie pan, trimming edges as necessary to fit neatly and create a base for the toppings.
Layer Mashed Potatoes and Gravy: Spread ½ cup of mashed potatoes evenly on the bottom of the pastry, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons of gravy to add moisture and flavor.
Add Vegetable Layers: Evenly layer ¼ cup corn and ¼ cup green bean casserole over the mashed potatoes to incorporate classic Thanksgiving vegetable sides.
Add Turkey and Stuffing: Scatter ½ cup chopped turkey and ½ cup stuffing on top, then pour the remaining 3 tablespoons of gravy over everything to tie the flavors together.
Sprinkle Cheese: Generously sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese over the layered ingredients to melt and create a rich, savory topping.
Bake the Pizza: Place the tart in the oven and bake for about 18-20 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Add French Fried Onions: Remove the pizza from the oven, top with ¼ cup French fried onions, then return to the oven and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes until the onions are crispy and golden.
Garnish and Serve: Once baked, garnish the pizza with fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, or thyme for a bright, fresh finish before slicing and serving.

Notes

Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed before working with it to prevent cracking.
Use warmed mashed potatoes and gravy for easier spreading and better integration of flavors.
Feel free to customize the vegetable layers with your preferred Thanksgiving sides.
Be careful not to overbake to keep the puff pastry crisp and flaky.
Fresh herbs can be substituted with dried if fresh are unavailable, but add after baking to preserve flavor.