Smoked Turkey-Pesto Pizza Recipe

Name: Smoked Turkey-Pesto Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 unpeeled garlic cloves; 3 tablespoons olive oil; Cornmeal; Pizza Dough; 6 tablespoons purchased pesto; 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup grated provolone cheese; 1 cup 2 x 1/4 x 1/4-inch strips smoked turkey (about 4 ounces); 1 6 1/2-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained, sliced; 6 1/4-inch-thick slices fresh mozzarella cheese, each cut into quarters; 1 plum tomato, seeded, chopped

Servings: persons

6 unpeeled garlic cloves
3 tablespoons olive oil
Cornmeal
Pizza Dough
6 tablespoons purchased pesto
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated provolone cheese
1 cup 2 x 1/4 x 1/4-inch strips smoked turkey (about 4 ounces)
1 6 1/2-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained, sliced
6 1/4-inch-thick slices fresh mozzarella cheese, each cut into quarters
1 plum tomato, seeded, chopped

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Place garlic in small dish.
3
Drizzle 2 tablespoons oil over.
4
Bake until garlic is very tender and golden brown, about 20 minutes.
5
Remove garlic from oven and cool.
6
Peel garlic cloves; chop.
7
Set garlic aside.
8
Increase oven temperature to 475F.
9
Dust 2 large baking sheets with cornmeal.
10
Roll and stretch each Pizza Dough ball on lightly floured surface to 9- to 10-inch circle.
11
Place crusts on prepared baking sheets.
12
Brush edges of crusts with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
13
Spread 3 tablespoons pesto over each crust, leaving 1/2-inch border.
14
Divide grated mozzarella and provolone, then turkey, artichoke hearts, garlic and sliced mozzarella between crusts.
15
Bake pizzas until cheese melts and bottom of crusts is golden, about 15 minutes.
16
Remove pizzas from oven.
17
Sprinkle chopped tomato over.

986

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 unpeeled garlic cloves, 3 tablespoons olive oil, Cornmeal, Pizza Dough, and more.

Yes, Smoked Turkey-Pesto Pizza falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Smoked Turkey-Pesto Pizza

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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