Description
Cuban Pizza: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for 5-Star Flavor
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pizza dough
- 1 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sliced smoked ham
- ½ cup chorizo, sliced or crumbled
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure a crispy crust.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pre-made pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer to Baking Sheet: Place the rolled-out dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Add Sauce: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Layer the Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.
- Add Toppings: Layer the smoked ham, chorizo, diced bell pepper, and sliced onion over the cheese.
- Season: Sprinkle garlic powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, and crushed red pepper flakes for an extra kick.
- Drizzle with Olive Oil: Lightly drizzle olive oil over the toppings to enhance flavor and crispiness.
- Bake: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Cool: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for about 5-10 minutes.
- Garnish: Optionally, sprinkle fresh cilantro over the top for a burst of color and flavor.
- Slice and Serve: Cut into slices and get ready to enjoy your delicious Cuban Pizza!
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg