Chorizo Pizza
Satisfy your craving for bold and hearty flavors with this irresistible homemade Chorizo Pizza! Featuring a crispy, golden crust brushed with olive oil and dusted with cornmeal for extra texture, this pizza is layered with zesty tomato sauce, gooey melted mozzarella, and spiced crumbles of perfectly cooked chorizo sausage. Topped with vibrant slices of red onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeño (for an optional fiery kick), each bite delivers a mouthwatering balance of smoky, savory, and spicy notes. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for pizza nights or weekend comfort food indulgence. Get ready to elevate your pizza game with this quick, 35-minute recipe packed with bold, authentic flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ball (enough for a 12-inch pizza) Pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 200 grams Chorizo sausage
- 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Tomato sauce
- 0.5 medium onion Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 medium pepper Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 pepper Jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional for spice)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Cornmeal
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and place a pizza stone or an inverted baking sheet inside to heat.
Cook the chorizo in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Break it into small crumbles as it cooks, then drain any excess grease and set aside.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to a 12-inch round. If the dough resists stretching, let it rest for 5 minutes and try again.
Dust a pizza peel or a piece of parchment paper with cornmeal to prevent sticking, and transfer the rolled-out dough onto the prepared surface.
Brush the dough with olive oil, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges for the crust.
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, then sprinkle a pinch of salt over the sauce.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pizza, then top with cooked chorizo, red onion slices, red bell pepper slices, and jalapeño slices (if using).
Carefully transfer the pizza to the hot pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top for a fresh finish.
Slice and serve immediately. Enjoy your homemade chorizo pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2433 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.1 g | 201% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.5 g | 308% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 310 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 7093 mg | 308% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.3 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 111.7 g | 223% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1298 mg | 100% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 685 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
