Spinach Turkey Alfredo Pizza

I was so excited when I found this recipe on Culinary in the Desert! I have been on this kick lately of finding new recipes/ideas for pizzas! I didn't have time to make my own crust, but I did make my own Alfredo sauce!!! My husband loves Olive Garden, and especially their Alfredo sauce. I finally have been able to come up with something that is similar enough that we don't have to frequent the restaurant as often!! :o) This pizza was really a lot better than I expected it to be! And it reminded me how much I love Spinach on pizza!!

Turkey Alfredo Pizza

(adapted from Culinary in the Desert)

12 ounces whole-wheat pizza crust

1 garlic clove, halved

1 cup shredded cooked turkey

10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup Alfredo sauce - homemade or store bought will do (I used a bit more than 1/2 a cup)

3 ounces (about 3/4 cup) shredded Parmesan cheese (I also sprinkled a little Mozzarella on top)

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Preheat oven to 450. Rub cut sides of garlic all over the pizza crust. In a medium bowl, toss together turkey, spinach, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Spread Alfredo sauce evenly over crust - top evenly with turkey mixture. Scatter the top with the cheese and crushed red pepper. Slide pizza back onto the stone and bake until the cheese has melted and the crust is crisp, about 8 to 12 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly before serving.

Idea for that leftover Turkey!

So I know I have yet to blog about my turkey, but I promise it is coming!!! :o) I wanted to get this out there so you all could have an idea for all those turkey leftovers!! This is something that my husband's family has always made with leftover turkey and I thought I would give it a whirl this year. It turned out so yummy...you won't believe how good it tasted over Amish biscuits!!! LOL

Creamed Turkey

(per Gram, but kinda a little of Liesl!)

1 Cup Milk

1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream (I used this because I had it leftover from a cake I made! You could just use 2 cups of milk though, but I think the whipping cream is what made it so creamy and delicious!)

3/4 Cup Chicken Stock (may want to add more if you want it thinner)

4 Tablespoons Smart Balance 50/50 Butter

Salt

Fresh Cracked Pepper

Garlic Salt

4 Tablespoons Flour

Leftover Turkey Chopped up (I just kept adding Turkey until it looked like it was enough...I would say it was several cups though)

Leftover Biscuits to serve Creamed Turkey on

In a large skillet, heat the Milk, Heavy Whipping Cream, Butter and Chicken Stock. Whisk in the flour, eliminating any lumps as you add it. Bring to a boil. This mixture will thicken up as it boils, but be sure you continue to stir/whisk. Add Salt, Fresh Cracked Pepper and Garlic Salt to taste. Continue stirring as you add your Chopped Turkey. If it is too thick just add more Chicken Stock. Continue heating until Turkey is warm. Serve over leftover Biscuits! ENJOY!