This was a pizza creation that I had to work a little bit to sell to my pizza living family. They were on board with the chorizo – a true family favorite. But the corn was a different idea for them, that they came to love immensely. This Chorizo & Corn Pizza is going to be a super fun change of pace for your weekly pizza night for sure.
I have included my recipe for homemade pizza dough after the pizza recipe. You can use it or don’t. It’s really up to you. If you and your family prefer a boboli crust, then do that. If you have your own pizza dough recipe, go for it (and link it with me in the comments). You can also go the semi-homemade route and get some fresh dough from your grocery deli or local pizza joint to roll and bake.
Substitutes and Variations:
I have listed White Corn, specifically, for this recipe. It’s mostly a personal preference. You can use sweet yellow corn if that’s your go to. I also used canned corn that wad drained, but you can go for frozen too. Just let it thaw some so a bit of the moisture leaks out in the bag and not on your pizza.
Suggestions for Sides:
A southwest salad mix would be a great option for this particular pizza creation. It would bring those Latin flavors to the forefront.
Tools that may make this recipe easier:
A good set of pizza pans can go a long way to turning any oven into a pizza oven. I like to use a pan that has holes over the entire bottom. Of course, a true pizza oven would be lovely too but we can’t all be that lucky.
Now Let’s Get Cookin’!
Chorizo & Corn Pizza
Ingredients
- 2 Pizza Dough Crusts see homemade dough recipe below
- 24 oz Ground Chorizo Sausage
- 1 lb Ground Pork
- 3 cups Mozzarella Cheese shredded
- 1 15oz can Sweet White Corn drained
- 1 Fresh Jalapeno sliced
For the Enchilada Sauce
- 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning see below
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Tomato Boullion
- 2 cups Water
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
Instructions
- Start pizza dough proofing (is using) at least one hour before starting the chicken.
- In a large measuring cup, whisk together sauce ingredients. Pour into a small sauce pan and place over medium high heat. Whisk as needed, and bring just to a bubble. Then reduce heat to medium low and, again, whisk as needed.
- In a frying pan over medium-high heat, add chorizo and ground pork. Cook and crumble until no longer pink and cooked through.
- Once the pizza dough is completed as listed in the recipe below, start building the pizzas.
- Preheat oven to 425degF. Split dough in half and roll out to two round crusts. Place on pizza pans (can also make two rectangular crusts on a baking sheet). Place in preheated oven to bake for 12 minutes.
- Remove pizza crusts from oven. For one pizza, spread half of sauce over top of crust. Evenly sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese. Layer with half of the meat mixture, half can of beans and half can of corn. Sprinkle with ½ cup of cheese mixture. Add a few slices of fresh jalapeno. Repeat on second pizza. Place in oven and bake for 10 minutes more. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes before cutting.
Notes
Thin Crust Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Yeast instant
- ⅓ cup Oil
- 1½ cup Warm Water
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 2 tsp Salt
- 4½ cups Flour
Instructions
- Prepare all of the ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, sugar, salt, and oil. Let sit to activate for about 10 minutes. Yeast should become foamy.
- Add flour to activated yeast mixture. Stir together until a sticky dough forms. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to proof for about an hour (until dough has doubled in size)
- Preheat oven to 425degF.
- Once risen, split into two equal halves. Add one half of dough to floured surface and use a rolling pin to press out into ¼-in thick in the shape of the baking sheet. Move to parchment paper covered baking sheet. Spray with cooking oil.
- Bake for 8 minutes.
- Continue to pizza recipe directions.
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That sounds like a great combination!
That’s a great way to change the texture of pizza. It looks delicious! #MMBC
This sounds like such a good pizza. I often make chorizo and sweetcorn pizza but use BBQ sauce for the base.
Chorizo & Corn Pizza sounds absolutely delicious! I love the idea of using corn and chorizo on a pizza – such a unique and creative combination. It’s great to hear how it won over your family, too. This definitely looks like a fantastic and flavourful option for a weeknight dinner!
we love chorizo! This looks like a great recipe for a weeknight! Visiting from ST&F