Sage Turkey Gravy Pizza (Print View)

Golden crust layered with sage gravy, turkey, mozzarella, and fontina for a cozy and flavorful dinner.

# Components:

→ Dough

01 - 1 pound pizza dough, store-bought or homemade

→ Sauce

02 - 1 cup turkey gravy, heated
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped or 1 teaspoon dried sage
04 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Toppings

05 - 1 ½ cups cooked turkey breast or thigh, shredded or diced
06 - 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
07 - ½ cup fontina or provolone cheese, shredded
08 - ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
09 - ½ cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Garnish

11 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or sage, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 475°F. Position pizza stone in oven if using.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll or stretch dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or floured pizza peel.
03 - In a small saucepan, gently heat turkey gravy with chopped sage and black pepper until fragrant and warm, about 2 minutes.
04 - Spread warm sage gravy over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border.
05 - Evenly distribute cooked turkey, followed by mozzarella and fontina or provolone cheese.
06 - Scatter red onion and baby spinach over cheese. Drizzle with olive oil.
07 - Bake for 15–20 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
08 - Remove from oven. Garnish with fresh parsley or sage. Slice hot and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Excellent way to use leftover turkey and gravy
  • Creamy, herby flavors meld beautifully atop a crisp crust
02 -
  • Store-bought gravy and dough may contain added soy or preservatives
  • Pre-baking the crust helps keep it crisp when fully loaded
03 -
  • For extra flavor, add sauteed mushrooms or roasted vegetables before baking
  • Use leftover chicken instead of turkey for a fun variation

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