MEXICAN PIZZA WITH CHORIZO, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

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Categories     Cheese     Pork     Tomato     Appetizer     Bake     Super Bowl     Lunch     Sausage     Hot Pepper     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes (do not use oil-packed)
4 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3/4 pound pork chorizo, casings removed
1 garlic clove, minced
4 9-inch flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
4 teaspoons pine nuts, toasted
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 poblano chili,* sliced into 12 rings
*A fresh green chili, often called a pasilla, available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes in medium bowl. Add enough boiling water to cover; steep until soft, about 15 minutes. Drain tomatoes. Slice tomatoes into matchstick-size strips and place in small bowl. Add 2 tablespoons oil and vinegar; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Tomatoes can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)
  • Line baking pan with paper towels. Cook chorizo in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until brown, crumbling with back of fork, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer chorizo to prepared baking pan to drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil baking sheet. Drain tomatoes, reserving vinaigrette. Sprinkle garlic over 2 tortillas. Sprinkle 1/4 of cheese, 1/4 of chorizo, 1/4 of sun-dried tomatoes, 1 teaspoon pine nuts and 1 teaspoon oregano atop each. Place remaining 2 tortillas atop pizzas. Heat 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon oil in large skillet over medium heat. Place 1 pizza in skillet and cook until golden brown on bottom, about 4 minutes. Turn pizza, bottom side up, onto prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining oil and pizza.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese, chorizo and sun-dried tomatoes equally atop pizzas. Place 6 poblano chili rings atop each pizza. Brush reserved vinaigrette over chili rings. Sprinkle remaining 2 teaspoons pine nuts over pizzas. Bake pizzas until bottoms are brown and cheese melts, about 10 minutes. Transfer pizzas to cutting board. Cut each pizza into 12 wedges and serve.

Ali hussan Ali hassan
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to customize. You can add or remove toppings to suit your own taste.


Hafi Chulo
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This pizza is a great way to spice up your weeknight dinner routine. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Michael Andrews
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I've been making this pizza for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures.


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This is one of my favorite pizza recipes. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Rajon Rajon
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I made this pizza for my friends and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a party or potluck.


Clayton Garrett
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This pizza is a great way to use up leftover chorizo. I always have some on hand and it's so easy to throw together a quick and delicious meal.


Patricia Hardin
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I wasn't sure how the sun-dried tomatoes would taste on a pizza, but I was pleasantly surprised. They added a nice sweetness and tanginess.


DeDe Chaney
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This is my go-to recipe for Mexican pizza. It's always a crowd-pleaser and I love that I can make it ahead of time.


Isabelle Beatty
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've used different kinds of chorizo, cheese, and toppings, and it always turns out great.


Elizabeth Hernandez
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I've made this pizza several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Masoud Kigura
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This was the perfect recipe for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The pizza was delicious and my kids loved it.


Karol Silva
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The pizza was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just because I used a spicy chorizo. I would definitely make it again, but I would use a milder chorizo next time.


Yeboah Emmanuel
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This recipe was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Jakhia Frazier
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I wasn't sure about the combination of chorizo and sun-dried tomatoes, but it actually worked really well. The pizza was very flavorful and I would definitely make it again.


Denyea Hilton
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The pizza was good, but I found the crust to be a bit too thick. I think I would try using a thinner crust next time.


MAZHAR Freed
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This was a great recipe! The pizza was delicious and everyone at my party loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Ismail Wattu
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I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, but I really enjoyed this pizza. The flavors were well-balanced and the crust was nice and crispy. I would definitely make this again.


Md Naimul Islam Shamim
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pizza turned out great! I used ground beef instead of chorizo, and it was still very flavorful. I also added some black beans and corn for extra veggies.


Zaqa Hawleri
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My family loved this Mexican pizza! The combination of chorizo, Monterey Jack cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes was delicious, and the crust was perfectly crispy.