Description
This homemade chorizo pizza recipe combines the spicy, flavorful kick of cooked chorizo sausage with fresh red peppers, red onions, and melted cheese on a crisp pizza base. Topped with vibrant cilantro, it offers a delightful balance of smoky, savory, and fresh flavors baked to perfection in your oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 store-bought, prebaked, or homemade pizza base
Toppings
- 150g chorizo sausage
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or blend of mozzarella and cheddar)
- 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you are using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well for an evenly crisp crust.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out your pizza dough on a flat surface to the desired thickness. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone. This step is optional if you use prebaked dough.
- Precook Chorizo: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chorizo sausage until it releases its flavors and is no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease to prevent sogginess on the pizza.
- Apply Tomato Sauce: Evenly spread the tomato sauce over the pizza dough, leaving approximately a 1-inch border around the edges for the crust.
- Add Toppings: Distribute the precooked chorizo evenly over the sauced base, then sprinkle with cheese, slices of red pepper, and red onion for a colorful and flavorful topping.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Bake until the crust is golden brown and the cheese has melted and is bubbly. Rotate the pizza halfway through baking to ensure even cooking.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro on top, slice, and serve immediately while hot and flavorful.
Notes
- Using a pizza stone helps achieve a crispy crust but is optional.
- Precooking chorizo removes excess grease to keep the pizza from becoming soggy.
- You can adjust the amount of cheese and toppings to your preference.
- Fresh cilantro added after baking adds a bright, fresh flavor.
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes or a drizzle of hot sauce before serving.
