Remember my Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Brown Butter and Coconut recipe? Somewhere along the way that mash called out to be used on pizza. Sweet Potato Pizza. A unique, fabulous and fun way to use up those Thanksgiving leftovers.
Go ahead and bookmark this for the day after & for Project Lunch Box….you can thank me later.
Those are the sweet potatoes you will use. Or use your own.
“Pizza is just an edible plate” I heard that on the Food Network and I fell in love. A truly genius statement spoken by Troy Johnson from the show Crave. He calls pizza “Edible Frisbees of Glee”
Agreed.
Please don’t forget the nuts. Never forget the nuts…
Pizza toppings can run the gamut from traditional Margherita (tomatoes, basil and cheese) to anything and everything your mind can think up. My mind dreams up all kinds of wild things like these here and my Chocolate Cherry Ricotta Grilled Pizzas.
Don’t be afraid to think outside the box.
That is why I experimented with creamy, delicately sweetened mashed sweet potatoes, tangy goat cheese and sweet dried black Mission figs.
I have to admit that Thanksgiving leftovers are my favorite part of the holiday. Sure I love sitting down to a big turkey day feast, but it is that special feeling of being able to reach into the refrigerator to grab food that is…
Well prepped and ready for action.
I feel like I am at a fancy delicatessen when all of that food is in our fridge. When I was growing up we would go to Ina Garton’s Barefoot Contessa in the Hampton’s and Dean and Deluca in NYC. I could see this recipe as the kind of food they would have there.
It was always delightful to look into the case of freshly prepared foods.
What are you going to do with those Thanksgiving and holiday leftovers?
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Cassie [Bake Your Day]
Posted at 09:21h, 19 NovemberThese sound perfect! I would eat these as my Thanksgiving dinner, I adore goat cheese!
Marla
Posted at 12:21h, 19 NovemberCassie, these would make a great Thanksgiving dinner. A handheld one!!
Rosa
Posted at 09:48h, 19 NovemberA great idea! They look so dainty and appetizing.
Cheers,
Rosa
Marla
Posted at 12:22h, 19 NovemberRosa, these would actually be great made even smaller for appetizers. As mini pizza bites….
Bev Weidner
Posted at 10:05h, 19 NovemberA.M.E.N.
Marla
Posted at 12:23h, 19 NovemberBev, even your single word comments crack me up!!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga
Posted at 13:03h, 19 NovemberI love that you are already thinking of what to do with the leftovers. And that as a blogger, you’ve already blogged one whole meal for Thanksgiving and have already had to do with the leftovers..so that you have timely blog posts.
Now, this week, you get to do it all again in real life 🙂
Marla
Posted at 14:38h, 19 NovemberAverie, not so sure I want to do it all again for reals…though it clearly looks like I will have to! I think and plan ahead to a fault. Must be the Virgo in me. Something you might know about? xxoo
Katrina
Posted at 13:37h, 19 NovemberGreat way to use leftovers! Yum!
Sharyn Dimmick
Posted at 14:15h, 19 NovemberWhat a creative pizza. I would eat it.
Kim Bee
Posted at 23:47h, 19 NovemberThis is stunning. I think you really knocked this one out of the park. I would love one of these right now. Let’s be honest, I’d probably eat 3 or 4!
Marla
Posted at 07:25h, 20 NovemberKim, it is pretty darn tricky to stick to just one 😉
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers
Posted at 05:32h, 20 NovemberI love the idea of using left overs for on top of pizza! I’ve uses butternut squash, but never thought of sweet potatoes and turkey, I would totally love that! Thanks for the recipe!
Marla
Posted at 07:25h, 20 NovemberJennier, now that I think of pizza as an “edible plate” anything goes. Really 😉
Connie / Marinating Online
Posted at 05:52h, 20 NovemberI love sweet potatoes and goat cheese. Gread idea.
Roxana GreenGirl {A little bit of everything}
Posted at 06:48h, 20 NovemberI’m still working on my Thanksgiving menu, but I’ll make sore I’ll have some leftover sweet potatoes. We love them and your mini pizzas sounds delish!
Marla
Posted at 07:25h, 20 NovemberRoxana…you gotta have those leftover mashed sweet potatoes! Great for snacks and now PIZZA 🙂 xxoo
Nutmeg Nanny
Posted at 09:23h, 20 NovemberYou pretty much had me at goat cheese…yum!
Karriann Graf
Posted at 09:36h, 20 NovemberGreat idea….we are always looking for ways to consume the rest of the leftover turkey. When I lived in CA I use to eat the figs by the dozens! They go great with goat cheese 🙂
Marla
Posted at 17:00h, 20 NovemberKarriann, goat cheese and figs are such a wonderful pairing. I wonder who figured that one out ages ago 🙂 The sweetness of the figs plays so well against the creamy, salty goat cheese. Have a great Thanksgiving!
Kathleen
Posted at 16:39h, 20 NovemberYour pictures are absolutely GORGEOUS!!! 😀
Marla
Posted at 16:57h, 20 NovemberThanks Kathleen! In all CAPS?! I’ll take that as a BIG compliment 😉
Bree
Posted at 18:02h, 20 NovemberThese look amazing-both the pictures and the recipes!
Jeanette
Posted at 18:43h, 20 NovemberWhat a fun idea for using leftover turkey and sweet potatoes – who doesn’t love pizza! We make a layered casserole with all the leftovers. With some gravy on top, it’s like another Thanksgiving dinner. This year will be interesting since it’s our first gluten-free and dairy-free Thanksgiving, but I think I have my menu pretty much set. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Marla
Posted at 19:07h, 20 NovemberThanks Jeanette! This pizza is crazy tasty. Love your casserole idea too. You should post that. People are on the prowl for what to do with all of those Thanksgiving leftovers! Can’t wait to hear all about your gluten free & dairy free Turkey Day. I am sure it will be a huge hit! I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday time together too. xxoo
Liren
Posted at 19:23h, 20 NovemberMarla, how inventive! I love the way you are using these leftovers 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Baking Serendipity
Posted at 19:45h, 20 NovemberAh! I love this! You almost have me more excited for the leftovers than for the Thursday meal itself 🙂
Alissa - Not Just Apples
Posted at 01:56h, 21 NovemberThis is such a neat idea! I’d never have thought to create a pizza out of leftovers, but this looks delicious 🙂
Marla
Posted at 04:27h, 21 NovemberThanks Alissa! It is amazing how far you can stretch the ideas for holiday leftovers 😉
Kitchen Belleicious
Posted at 04:52h, 21 Novemberoh yummm! I can coming to your house after thanksgiving for your leftovers:)
teresa
Posted at 06:32h, 21 NovemberExcuse me!
You’ve been to Ina’s Barefoot Contessa! OH ME!!!
Love that lady!
Where in the world did you get those sticks with those pumpkins? 😉
Your food staging is unbelievable! {perfection!}
I’ve always had a calling to throw figs & goat cheese on a pizza!
This recipe is a keeper!
For real! I will feature this on my blog when I make it!
I LOVE your recipes Marla!
You have such a passionate relationship with FOOD.
You are adorable! 😉
xoxoxox
xoxoxox
Marla
Posted at 11:12h, 21 NovemberTeresa, I would be so honored if you featured this recipe on your blog!
Gosh, I wish the Barefoot Contessa still existed in the Hampton’s. I bet you have fun places like that in Bainbridge?? I bet.
Yes, I am way too passionate about food. You should hear the music I play for my “subjects” during the photo shoot. The food loves the music too ya know!
The sticks with the pumpkins I got at Trader Joe’s.
In love with those little things. They last forever too!
xxoo
Kristina Vanni
Posted at 06:38h, 21 NovemberGorgeous! I made a pumpkin pizza last month, and I fell in love! The subtle sweetness of pumpkin or sweet potatoes is great as the “sauce” on a pizza. (Plus, figs and goat cheese just rock!)
Jenny Flake
Posted at 06:40h, 21 NovemberLoving these pizza’s girl!! YUM 🙂 So glad we got to hang out over the weekend 🙂 xoxo
Mandi
Posted at 07:00h, 21 NovemberI don’t celebret thanksgiving (I live in Europe) but I always love that whole autum theme!
Your picture’s look so good and I’m sure it taste great too!
Mandi
Maria
Posted at 07:29h, 21 NovemberGreat way to use up those leftovers!
aida mollenkamp
Posted at 08:43h, 21 NovemberMarla – I like how you’ve used the Thanksgiving leftovers with some new flavors to make it more interesting than a standard leftovers sandwich.
Marla
Posted at 11:07h, 21 NovemberAida, I love to stir the pot girl 😉
HeatherChristo
Posted at 10:23h, 21 NovemberSo delicious Marla. Leftovers may be the best part of Thanksgiving!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet
Posted at 10:59h, 21 NovemberThis looks even better than Thanksgiving dinner, gotta love leftovers!
Heather | Farmgirl Gourmet
Posted at 11:30h, 21 NovemberSounds great Marla. I can’t wait for Friday!! 🙂
Esi
Posted at 12:24h, 21 NovemberThis is a perfect way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers!
Living The Sweet Life
Posted at 13:36h, 21 NovemberI’m sitting at my desk, in awe … this sounds like a phenomenal pizza.
Nancy@acommunaltable
Posted at 17:38h, 21 NovemberLove that phrase ” pizza’s are just edible plates”!!! Great way to use up leftovers… now, if we can just make sure we actually “have” leftovers, we’ll be good to go!!
Marla
Posted at 18:45h, 21 NovemberOh Nancy how right you are!! Gotta have those leftovers to make these quick & easy pizzas. If you don’t have those leftovers you will just need to find a way to make them anyway 😉
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Posted at 06:54h, 27 Novemberthese look not only ‘so cute’ but so delish!
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Posted at 07:21h, 27 NovemberThis is a great idea, Marla. I have too many turkey-day leftovers in the fridge right now that I’m searching for a way to use. Thanks for the inspiration!
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Posted at 06:23h, 23 NovemberWhat a great idea! I had been giving a turkey pizza some thought as I was looking at the container of leftovers. Didn’t think about using the sweet potatoes as a sauce. Genius! Figs aren’t available here, I think I’ll try dried cranberries and dried dates. Love goat cheese! Mouth watering! Must go to the kitchen now. Thanks!
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Posted at 06:25h, 23 NovemberSue, the dried cranberries and dates are a great idea! Enjoy 🙂
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