Description
Homemade Spicy Chorizo Fennel Pizza delivers a bold Mediterranean flavor explosion with crispy crust and zesty toppings. Sizzling chorizo and delicate fennel create a perfect harmony that will delight pizza enthusiasts seeking adventurous culinary experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) pizza dough
- 10–20 slices chorizo sausage
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 to 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Finishing Touches:
- Olive oil (for brushing)
- Fresh basil leaves or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 475F (245C), ensuring the pizza stone is also warming inside if using one.
- On a flour-dusted surface, gently stretch and roll the pizza dough into a thin, even circular shape.
- Ladle tomato sauce across the dough, maintaining a small uncovered border for a crispy crust edge.
- Distribute shredded mozzarella uniformly over the sauce layer, creating a smooth cheese foundation.
- Artfully place thinly sliced chorizo pieces across the cheese, ensuring even coverage.
- Drizzle olive oil along the outer crust perimeter and sprinkle dried oregano and garlic powder for enhanced flavor.
- Carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet, cooking for 10-15 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and cheese becomes beautifully melted and slightly bubbling.
- Extract the pizza from the oven, allow brief cooling, then garnish with fresh torn basil or chopped parsley before cutting into eight triangular slices and serving immediately.
Notes
- Slice chorizo thinly to ensure even cooking and crispy edges, preventing greasy or undercooked meat.
- Choose a high-protein flour or gluten-free alternative for pizza dough to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Use a pizza stone or preheated baking sheet to achieve a crispy, restaurant-style crust with perfect golden-brown color.
- Drain chorizo on paper towels before adding to pizza to reduce excess oil and prevent a soggy base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg