Thin-Crust Pizza with Spicy Chorizo and Roasted Corn

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

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A thin-crust pizza topped with spicy chorizo, sweet roasted corn, fresh mozzarella, and a sprinkle of cilantro for a bold flavor combination. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pizza dough, chorizo sausage, corn kernels for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 540 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 540 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb store-bought or homemade pizza dough
6 oz casing removed, crumbled chorizo sausage
1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
2 tbsp olive oil
8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet inside to heat.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 6 oz crumbled chorizo sausage and cook for 5 minutes until browned and fragrant. Remove and set aside.
Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 cup corn kernels. Roast the corn for 5-6 minutes until slightly charred. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 4: Roll out 1 lb pizza dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a piece of parchment paper.
Step 5: Evenly spread 8 oz shredded mozzarella over the dough, then top with cooked chorizo, roasted corn, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes over the top.
Step 6: Slide the pizza with parchment onto the preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
Step 7: Remove pizza and scatter 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro over the top before slicing and serving.