Description
This homemade chorizo pizza combines smoky, spicy chorizo with tangy tomato sauce, melted cheese, and the crunch of red peppers and onions, topped off with fresh cilantro. A delicious, flavorful pizza perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Chorizo sausage
Tomato sauce
Cheese (Mozzarella or a blend of mozzarella and cheddar)
Red peppers
Red onion
Cilantro
Pizza base (store-bought, prebaked, or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to the recommended temperature (usually 475°F or 245°C). If using a pizza stone, preheat it as well.
- Prepare the dough: Roll out your dough on a flat surface and transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone. If using pre-baked dough, you can skip this step.
- Precook the chorizo: Heat the chorizo in a skillet over medium heat to release its full flavor. Remove any excess grease.
- Apply the tomato sauce: Spread the tomato sauce evenly across the pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Add the toppings: Evenly distribute the cooked chorizo, cheese, red peppers, and red onions on top of the sauce.
- Bake the pizza: Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Rotate the pizza halfway through for even cooking.
- Garnish: Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle fresh cilantro over the top before serving.
Notes
- Vegetarian: Substitute the chorizo with a plant-based sausage or roasted vegetables for a vegetarian-friendly version.
- Spicy version: Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or drizzle some hot sauce on top before baking for extra heat.
- Cheese lovers: Add more cheese, such as Parmesan or goat cheese, for a richer flavor.
- Different veggies: Use any vegetables of your choice—mushrooms, spinach, or olives are great additions.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes (plus time to precook chorizo)
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approximately 300-400 calories per slice
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
