Wood-Fired Pizza with Oaxaca Cheese and Chorizo

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Hand-stretched pizza baked in a wood-fired oven topped with rich Oaxaca cheese, spicy Mexican chorizo, and fresh oregano for a smoky, savory bite. This mexican-inspired pizza ready in about 25 minutes pairs pizza dough, shredded Oaxaca cheese, casing removed Mexican chorizo for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 10 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 500°F with a pizza stone inside for at least 30 minutes to mimic a wood-fired oven’s high heat.
  2. Step 2: Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce evenly over 1 lb hand-stretched pizza dough on a floured surface.
  3. Step 3: In a skillet over medium heat, cook 6 oz Mexican chorizo, removed from casing, breaking it up with a spoon until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Scatter 8 oz shredded Oaxaca cheese evenly over the sauce, then top with cooked chorizo.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle 1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves, 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, and 1/2 tsp salt over the pizza.
  6. Step 6: Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil around the edges of the dough.
  7. Step 7: Transfer the pizza to the preheated stone and bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
  8. Step 8: Remove from oven, let rest for 2 minutes, slice, and serve warm.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Wood-Fired Pizza with Oaxaca Cheese and Chorizo take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Wood-Fired Pizza with Oaxaca Cheese and Chorizo?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pizza dough from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Wood-Fired Pizza with Oaxaca Cheese and Chorizo?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Wood-Fired Pizza with Oaxaca Cheese and Chorizo for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Wood-Fired Pizza with Oaxaca Cheese and Chorizo?

Mexican pizza like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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