3 easy Christmas leftovers pizzas you can make in minutes

Christmas is over and the fridge is full – but instead of eating the same cold ham and veggies for days, why not turn your leftovers into something fun, fast and delicious? Homemade pizza is the perfect way to use what you already have, reduce waste and enjoy a fresh twist on your festive favourites. These three easy Christmas-leftovers pizzas bring together classic holiday ingredients with simple pantry staples, giving you flavour-packed meals in under 20 minutes. Perfect for Boxing Day lunch or a relaxed summer dinner, they’ll have the whole family coming back for more.

3 Christmas Leftovers Homemade Pizzas

The Classic Christmas Ham & Pineapple Pizza

Ingredients:

Leftover Christmas ham, sliced
Pineapple pieces (fresh or tinned)
Grated mozzarella
BBQ sauce or tomato pizza sauce
Pizza base

Method:

Preheat oven to 220°C.
Spread your chosen sauce over the pizza base.
Add ham, pineapple and a good handful of mozzarella.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Finish with cracked pepper or fresh basil (optional).

Roast Veggie Medley Pizza

Ingredients:

Leftover roast vegetables: pumpkin, potatoes, capsicum, zucchini, carrots
Crumbled feta or leftover soft cheese
Pesto or olive oil
Mozzarella
Pizza base

Method:

Spread pesto or a drizzle of olive oil over the base.
Top with chopped roast veggies.
Add mozzarella and crumbled feta.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese melts and edges crisp.
Add a handful of rocket on top before serving.

Turkey Cranberry Brie Pizza

Ingredients:

Leftover turkey breast, shredded
Cranberry sauce
Sliced brie or camembert
Fresh thyme (optional)
Pizza base

Method:

Spread a thin layer of cranberry sauce over the base.
Add turkey and slices of brie.
Sprinkle thyme for extra festive flavour.
Bake for 8–10 minutes until cheese melts.
Serve warm with a side salad.