Description

This Best Homemade Chorizo Pizza is bold, cheesy, and loaded with spicy or mild chorizo sausage. With a crispy golden crust, rich tomato sauce, gooey mozzarella, and optional herbs for extra flavor, it’s a must-try recipe for pizza night!
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Ingredients

1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup tomato sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
10-20 slices of chorizo sausage (mild or spicy)
Olive oil, for brushing
1 tsp dried oregano (optional)
1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
Fresh basil leaves or parsley, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven:

Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven during preheating.

2. Roll Out the Dough:

On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness. Transfer to a pizza peel (if using a stone), or place on a parchment-lined or greased baking sheet.

3. Top the Pizza:

Spread tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
Evenly sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Arrange chorizo slices across the top.

4. Season & Oil (Optional):

Lightly brush the crust with olive oil. Sprinkle oregano and garlic powder for added flavor.

5. Bake:

With a pizza stone: Slide pizza onto the preheated stone. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
With a baking sheet: Bake for 12–15 minutes until crispy and golden.

6. Serve:

Let the pizza cool slightly. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Slice into 8 pieces and serve hot.

Notes

Use spicy chorizo for heat or mild for a more kid-friendly option.
Add roasted red peppers or olives for a Mediterranean twist.
Pairs perfectly with a side salad or garlic knots.