Spicy Chorizo Pizza – Bold, Cheesy & Packed with Flavor

This easy homemade pizza features a crispy crust topped with spicy chorizo, melty mozzarella, herby tomato sauce, and fresh basil or parsley—perfect for pizza night with a kick!

🎉 Introduction

Craving a pizza that’s bold and unforgettable? This Spicy Chorizo Pizza has it all: smoky, spicy chorizo slices, gooey mozzarella, a zesty tomato sauce, and a crispy crust. It’s easy to throw together with store-bought or homemade dough and tastes just like your favorite artisan pizzeria—only better, because you made it yourself! 🍕🔥

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Baking sheet or pizza stone
• Rolling pin
• Pizza cutter or sharp knife
• Mixing bowl
• Pastry brush
• Measuring cups & spoons

🛒 Ingredients

🍕 Dough & Sauce

• 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 cup tomato sauce (store-bought or homemade)

🍖 Toppings

• 10 slices chorizo sausage
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Fresh basil leaves or chopped parsley

🫒 Other

• Olive oil, for brushing crust

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Prep & Preheat

1. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C); if using a pizza stone, place it in the oven as it preheats.
2. Lightly dust a baking sheet or pizza peel with flour or cornmeal.

Step 2: Shape the Dough

1. On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll pizza dough into a 12–14 inch circle or rectangle.
2. Transfer dough to prepared baking sheet or pizza peel.

Step 3: Add Sauce & Seasoning

1. Spread tomato sauce evenly over dough, leaving a ½-inch border for the crust.
2. Sprinkle garlic powder and oregano over the sauce.

Step 4: Top the Pizza

1. Scatter shredded mozzarella evenly over sauce.
2. Arrange chorizo slices across the pizza.
3. Drizzle a little olive oil over the top.

Step 5: Bake

1. Bake pizza 12–15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
2. Remove from oven and let cool 2 minutes.

Step 6: Finish & Serve

1. Top with fresh basil leaves or chopped parsley.
2. Slice and enjoy hot!

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 4
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Bake Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: ~30 minutes

🥄 Variations

• Extra Spicy: Add sliced jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes
• Cheese Lovers: Add Parmesan or provolone
• Veggie Boost: Add bell peppers, mushrooms, or red onions
• White Pizza: Swap tomato sauce for olive oil and garlic base

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Fridge: Store slices in an airtight container up to 3 days
• Reheat: Bake at 375°F until heated through or microwave 30–60 seconds
• Freezer: Wrap cooled slices tightly; freeze up to 2 months; reheat in oven

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use cured or fresh chorizo?
   Either works—cured adds intense flavor; cook fresh first.
2. Can I make the dough ahead?
   Yes—store in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze.
3. Is homemade sauce better?
   Yes—try a quick sauce with crushed tomatoes, olive oil, and garlic.
4. Can I grill this pizza?
   Absolutely—grill over medium-high heat 4–5 minutes per side.
5. What’s the best cheese combo?
   Mozzarella and provolone for meltiness; Parmesan for flavor.
6. Can I use gluten-free dough?
   Yes—works great!
7. What’s the best crust thickness?
   Medium-thick works best for supporting toppings.
8. Can I make it vegetarian?
   Swap chorizo for veggie sausage or roasted veggies.
9. How do I avoid soggy crust?
   Preheat your baking sheet or pizza stone.
10. What herbs pair well?
    Fresh oregano, thyme, or arugula.

🏁 Conclusion

This Spicy Chorizo Pizza is crispy, cheesy, and bursting with smoky heat—perfect for pizza night with friends or family. Easy to make and packed with bold flavors, it’ll become a new favorite! 🍕🔥

Adam

Spicy Chorizo Pizza – Bold, Cheesy & Packed with Flavor

This easy homemade pizza features a crispy crust topped with spicy chorizo, melty mozzarella, herby tomato sauce, and fresh basil or parsley—perfect for pizza night with a kick! 🎉 Introduction Craving a pizza that’s bold and unforgettable? This Spicy Chorizo Pizza has it all: smoky, spicy chorizo slices, gooey mozzarella, a zesty tomato sauce, and a crispy crust. It’s easy to throw together with store-bought or homemade dough and tastes just like your favorite artisan pizzeria—only better, because you made it yourself! 🍕🔥

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

🍕 Dough & Sauce

• 1 lb pizza dough store-bought or homemade
• 1 cup tomato sauce store-bought or homemade

🍖 Toppings

• 10 slices chorizo sausage
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Fresh basil leaves or chopped parsley

🫒 Other

• Olive oil for brushing crust

Equipment

• Baking sheet or pizza stone
• Rolling Pin
• Pizza cutter or sharp knife
• Mixing bowl
• Pastry brush
• Measuring cups & spoons

Method

 

Step 1: Prep & Preheat

1. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C); if using a pizza stone, place it in the oven as it preheats.
2. Lightly dust a baking sheet or pizza peel with flour or cornmeal.

Step 2: Shape the Dough

1. On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll pizza dough into a 12–14 inch circle or rectangle.
2. Transfer dough to prepared baking sheet or pizza peel.

Step 3: Add Sauce & Seasoning

1. Spread tomato sauce evenly over dough, leaving a ½-inch border for the crust.
2. Sprinkle garlic powder and oregano over the sauce.

Step 4: Top the Pizza

1. Scatter shredded mozzarella evenly over sauce.
2. Arrange chorizo slices across the pizza.
3. Drizzle a little olive oil over the top.

Step 5: Bake

1. Bake pizza 12–15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
2. Remove from oven and let cool 2 minutes.

Step 6: Finish & Serve

1. Top with fresh basil leaves or chopped parsley.
2. Slice and enjoy hot!

Notes

🥄 Variations
Extra Spicy: Add sliced jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes

Cheese Lovers: Add Parmesan or provolone

Veggie Boost: Add bell peppers, mushrooms, or red onions

White Pizza: Swap tomato sauce for olive oil and garlic base

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Fridge: Store slices in an airtight container up to 3 days

Reheat: Bake at 375°F until heated through or microwave 30–60 seconds

Freezer: Wrap cooled slices tightly; freeze up to 2 months; reheat in oven

❓ 10 FAQs
Can I use cured or fresh chorizo?
Either works—cured adds intense flavor; cook fresh first.

Can I make the dough ahead?
Yes—store in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze.

Is homemade sauce better?
Yes—try a quick sauce with crushed tomatoes, olive oil, and garlic.

Can I grill this pizza?
Absolutely—grill over medium-high heat 4–5 minutes per side.

What’s the best cheese combo?
Mozzarella and provolone for meltiness; Parmesan for flavor.

Can I use gluten-free dough?
Yes—works great!

What’s the best crust thickness?
Medium-thick works best for supporting toppings.

Can I make it vegetarian?
Swap chorizo for veggie sausage or roasted veggies.

How do I avoid soggy crust?
Preheat your baking sheet or pizza stone.

What herbs pair well?
Fresh oregano, thyme, or arugula.

🏁 Conclusion
This Spicy Chorizo Pizza is crispy, cheesy, and bursting with smoky heat—perfect for pizza night with friends or family. Easy to make and packed with bold flavors, it’ll become a new favorite! 🍕🔥