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Leftover Turkey French Bread Pizza Recipe

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leftover turkey french bread pizza recipe

Leftover Turkey French Bread Pizza

Stephanie Gallagher
Got turkey leftovers? Recipes like this French bread pizza give leftover turkey a complete makeover. The sweet-salty combination of bacon and a thin layer of apricot jelly on this leftover turkey French bread pizza really take this recipe to the next level.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 loaf French bread
  • 3 Tbsp. softened butter
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp. apricot jelly
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded or chopped leftover roast turkey
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyere or mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a skillet, fry bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Set aside.

  2. Slice French bread lengthwise, then cut into 3 strips cross-wise, so you have 6 pieces.

  3. Mix softened butter and Italian seasoning. Spread over French bread slices. Place on baking sheets. Bake 3-5 minutes until lightly toasted.

  4. Remove from oven. Spread apricot jelly over French bread. Crumble 3 slices of bacon on top of the apricot jelly layer. Top with turkey, then remaining bacon, then cheese.

  5. Place French bread pizzas in oven, and bake 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown.

See also: Leftover Turkey Recipes

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