Description
Spicy chorizo pizza delivers bold flavor with smoky sausage, melty cheese & a crispy crust. Discover the best recipe and tips today.
Ingredients
1 pound pizza dough – store-bought or homemade
1 cup tomato sauce – store-bought or homemade
1 to 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
10–20 slices of chorizo sausage – use mild or spicy depending on preference
Olive oil – for brushing the crust
1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Fresh basil leaves or parsley – for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven during the preheat process. -
Roll Out the Dough:
On a lightly floured surface, roll out your pizza dough to your desired thickness.-
If using a pizza peel and stone: Transfer the dough to the peel.
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If using a baking sheet: Place the dough on a parchment-lined or lightly greased sheet.
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Top the Dough:
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Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving about a ½-inch border for the crust.
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Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
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Distribute the chorizo slices across the top. Use more if you prefer a meatier bite.
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Season and Oil:
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Lightly brush the crust with olive oil.
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Sprinkle dried oregano and garlic powder over the pizza for an extra flavor boost (optional).
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Bake:
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Using pizza stone: Slide the pizza directly onto the preheated stone and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
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Using baking sheet: Place it in the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
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Serve:
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Remove from the oven and allow the pizza to cool slightly.
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Garnish with fresh basil or parsley, if desired.
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Slice into 8 pieces and serve immediately.
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Notes
This spicy chorizo pizza combines smoky, flavorful sausage with gooey mozzarella and a crisp golden crust for the ultimate homemade pizza night. Use Spanish or Mexican chorizo depending on your spice preference, and don’t forget the fresh herbs for a perfect finish. Quick to make, bold in flavor—this is a must-try for pizza lovers who like it hot!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 192 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 643 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg