CUBAN PIZZA

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This is the most delicious homemade pizza I've eaten. It's a borrowed recipe I tweaked to make lower sodium. It is versatile. It makes a lot of sauce, so you can either make the whole lot or you can make a couple of pizzas and freeze the remaining sauce and use when you are short on time. You can use whatever cheeses and toppings you want in whatever amounts you want. It's really a recipe that is "add to taste." It can be spicy or not. It might take a little work to make the sauce, but it's well worth it!!!

Provided by alcomene

Categories     Onions

Time 1h45m

Yield 8-10 pizzas, 80-100 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons diced garlic
1 medium onion (I used white)
6 ounces tomato paste (I used Contadina roasted garlic flavor)
22 ounces no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt (you can lessen or omit for low sodium)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/4 tablespoons brown sugar (can use substitute)
10 ounces Cotija cheese
5 lbs other cheese (I used part-skim mozzarella, cheddar, and a pizza or fiesta mix)
4 -6 prepared pizza crust (any kind you prefer)
unsalted butter (or margarine)
2 tablespoons masa corn flour (can use all-purpose if can't find masa)
12 ounces mild enchilada sauce
12 ounces low sodium beef broth

Steps:

  • Saute onion in olive oil for about 4 minutes on med-high heat, you can add more oil to coat onions well.
  • Add garlic and cook for additional 3 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste, tomato sauce, bay leaf, seasonings, and brown sugar.
  • Simmer uncovered on med-low for 30 minutes or until thick. Watch out for splattering and stir frequently.
  • (Here, you can chose to refrigerate the sauce overnight or use it immediately).
  • (Optional).
  • To make this pizza with a more authentic Latin taste, you can make a roux:.
  • Saute flour in 2 T of butter until lightly golden.
  • Add can of enchilada sauce.
  • You may chose to add cumin, garlic, brown sugar, and beef broth to taste.
  • Simmer this at med-low until thickened.
  • Mix into pizza sauce a little at a time to taste (the more you add, the spicier it will be).
  • Spray olive oil spray on tops of pizza crusts.
  • Add about 1/2 cup sauce to pizza (be careful to not add too much).
  • Crumble some cojita cheese and add about 1/2 cup of other cheeses.
  • Add any other toppings such as peperoni or Canadian bacon.
  • Top with more cheese and bake as directed for whatever type of crust you have.
  • Enjoy!

winterstrike 387
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This recipe was a disaster. The pizza turned out burnt and the flavors were all wrong.


Amanuel Meseret
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I thought this pizza was just okay. I've had better Cuban food.


Jho Mahinay
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This pizza was a little too salty for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.


Lily-star
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I'm not a huge fan of pizza, but I loved this Cuban version. The flavors were amazing.


Fahad Sserwadda
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This pizza is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I highly recommend it!


Balla Keita
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Love this recipe! It's a great way to change up pizza night.


Shahriya Jahan
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This pizza is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can customize it with my favorite toppings.


Meer Adnan
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I've made this pizza a few times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover Cuban roast pork.


Marvellous Atoyebi
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I'm not a big fan of Cuban food, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The pizza was really good.


Dariana Mcnish
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The instructions were a little unclear in some places, but I was able to figure it out. The pizza turned out great!


Umar Nawaz
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I had some trouble finding some of the ingredients, but it was worth the effort. This pizza is now one of my favorites.


Cameron Wilson
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This pizza was a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best pizza he's ever had.


Zualfqar Ahmed
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I've never had Cuban pizza before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great. The crust was crispy and the toppings were flavorful.


Md. Munnap
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I love Cuban food, so I was excited to try this pizza. It didn't disappoint! The combination of flavors was unique and delicious.


Yaweer Khan
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This Cuban pizza was a hit at my party! The flavors were amazing and the crust was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


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