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March 27, 2023 · Leave a Comment

Chourico Cheddar Deep Dish Pizza

Pizza Recipes· Portuguese

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Looking for a new pizza recipe to try? Our Chourico Cheddar Deep Dish Pizza is the perfect combination of savory and cheesy goodness.

pizza on a wooden board with a slice cut outIf you're a fan of deep dish pizza and love a little spice, our Chourico Cheddar Deep Dish Pizza is the perfect recipe for you.

With a crispy crust, savory Portuguese chourico sausage, and melted cheddar cheese, this pizza is sure to become a new favorite.

Friday night is Pizza Night in our home so we like to try a variety of toppings. This one is always a favorite!

The aroma of the chourico and melted cheddar cheese will fill your kitchen and make your mouth water. This pizza is perfect for a cozy night in or for sharing with friends and family.

Enjoy the delicious combination of savory chourico and cheesy goodness in every bite! You can serve this pizza for dinner or as an appetizer. 

a slice of pizza with chourico

Suggested Equipment

  • (2) 9-Inch Round Cake Pan 
  • Small Nonstick Skillet

pizza in a cake pan with chourico and cheese

Ingredients Needed

Before you can start making your Chourico Cheddar Deep Dish Pizza, you'll need to gather your ingredients.

Prepared Pizza Dough: You can make your own dough, purchase from your local grocery store or pizzeria. You'll want two 1-pound doughs. 

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Portuguese Chourico: Portuguese chourico and Mexican/Spanish chorizo can be used interchangeably in recipes. They are all spicy pork sausages and have a similar flavor. However, there are a few differences:

  • Mexican Chorizo is fresh and raw; which means you have to cook the sausage in it's entirety before consuming. 
  • Spanish Chorizo is cured so it's already fully cooked. 
  • Portuguese Chourico is smoked and is also fully cooked. This is the type we used in this recipe. 

Minced Garlic 

Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese: We used a sharp Cheddar, but if you like a little extra heat the following cheeses would make a great alternative!

  • Pepper Jack
  • Horseradish Cheddar

pizza with cheddar and chourico on a wooden cutting board

Cook the Chourico

Start by peeling the casing off of the chourico; then dice into small bite sized pieces. Heat one tablespoon of the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat; then add the chourico.

Because Portuguese chourico is fully cooked already, you only need to heat for 2-3 minutes until it's browned and crispy. Next, add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute; then remove from the heat; set aside. 

If you're using raw Mexican chorizo, you will have to cook the sausage 6-8 minutes to ensure it's cooked through. 

chourizo deep dish pizza on a board

Assemble and Bake the pizza

Generously grease a cake pan with olive oil and press the dough into the pan, making sure to spread it evenly across the bottom and up the sides.

Next, add the shredded cheddar cheese to the bottom of the crust. Add your cooked chourico; dividing the mixture evenly between both crusts. 

Bake in a preheated the 425 degree F oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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Chourico Cheddar Deep Dish Pizza

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Homemade Portuguese Chourico Cheddar Deep Dish Pizza is the perfect combination of savory and cheesy goodness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Portuguese
Servings 16 slices

Equipment

  • 2 9-Inch Round Cake Pan
  • small nonstick skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds prepared pizza dough
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 ounces portuguese chourico (casing removed, small dice)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (divided; for greasing the pans)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Heat one tablespoon of the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat; then add the chourico and cook 2-3 minutes until it's browned and crispy.
  • Next, add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute; then remove from the heat; set aside.
  • Generously grease each cake pan with the remaining olive oil and press the dough into the pan, making sure to spread it evenly across the bottom and up the sides.
  • Next, add the cheese to the bottom of the crust; then add your cooked chourico; dividing the mixture evenly between both crusts.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

Please read the entire post for additional instructions and/or substitutions. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 503mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 192IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 2mg
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