Tamale Pizza with Chorizo and Jalapeños

A fun and flavorful twist on pizza, using tamale dough as the crust and topping it with spicy chorizo, jalapeños, and cheese.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

1450 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£3.47/serving

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

Italian

Mood:

Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

2cupsMasa Harina(For Tamale Dough)

£3.50

1.5cupsChicken Broth(Warm)

£0.60

0.5cupLard or Vegetable Shortening(Softened)

£0.75

1teaspoonBaking Powder

£0.05

1teaspoonSalt

8ouncesMexican Chorizo(Casing removed)

£3.00

2mediumJalapeños(Sliced thinly)

£0.50

2cupsShredded Monterey Jack Cheese(Or Oaxaca Cheese)

£3.50

1cupShredded Cheddar Cheese(Optional)

£2.00

Optional toppings(Chopped cilantro, Sour Cream)

Total Cost

£13.90

£3.47 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.
Make the Tamale Dough: In a large bowl, combine the masa harina, baking powder, and salt. Add the softened lard or shortening and rub it into the dry ingredients with your fingers until well combined.
3.
Gradually add the warm chicken broth, mixing until a soft, moist dough forms. The dough should be the consistency of thick cake batter. If it's too dry, add a little more broth; if it's too wet, add a little more masa harina.
4.
Cook the Chorizo: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo, breaking it up with a spoon, until it's fully cooked and slightly crispy. Drain off any excess grease.
5.
Prepare the Crust: Lightly grease a baking sheet or pizza stone. Spread the tamale dough evenly over the prepared baking sheet to create a pizza crust about 1/4 inch thick. You may need to use your fingers to press it into shape.
6.
Bake the Crust: Bake the tamale crust for 15 minutes, or until it starts to set and is lightly golden brown.
7.
Add Toppings: Remove the crust from the oven. Sprinkle the cooked chorizo evenly over the crust. Then, scatter the sliced jalapeños on top. Finally, sprinkle with Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese
8.
Bake Again: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
9.
Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing and serving. Garnish with optional toppings such as chopped cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (350g)

1450 kcal / 6067 kJ

Carbs

90g

35% of RDA

Fat

95g

136% of RDA

Protein

65g

130% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

10 g

33% of RDA

Sugar

5 g

6% of RDA

Sodium

2500 mg

109% of RDA

Saturated Fat

50 g

250% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a spicier pizza, use more jalapeños or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chorizo while cooking.

If you don't have lard or vegetable shortening, you can use melted butter, but the texture of the dough will be slightly different.

You can prepare the tamale dough ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Bring it to room temperature before spreading on the baking sheet.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking Sheet or Pizza Stone

Skillet

Wine Pairings

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