Mini Chorizo Pizza Rounds
Mini Chorizo Pizza Rounds deliver a bold, smoky heat from the sausage balanced by bright, juicy tomatoes and a rich blend of Monterey Jack and Cotija. Each bite is cheesy with a lightly salty finish and a pop of fresh cilantro, making them ideal for game day, casual gatherings, or a fun appetizer night.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mini Chorizo Pizza Rounds, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- 2
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook, gently breaking it up after a couple of minutes. Let it bubble, stirring only occasionally, until most bubbling stops and the sausage is firm. Remove from the heat.
- 3
Put the tomatoes in a bowl. If you like, use the back of a fork to break them into smaller pieces.
- 4
Divide the dough into 16 small pieces and flatten each into a small circle. Arrange the circles on the prepared baking sheet. Distribute the tomatoes and then the chorizo over the circles. Top with shredded Monterey Jack and crumbled cotija cheese.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the dough is golden brown and the cheese has melted, 8 to 15 minutes. Check after 8 minutes to make sure the chorizo is not burning.
- 6
Top with minced cilantro leaves.
- Calories 204.74 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 10.1 g Good Source 20%
- Carbohydrate 16.39 g 6%
- Total Fat 11.22 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 5.42 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 46.93 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 493.23 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 0.86 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 1.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.51 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 170.73 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 1.39 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 75.87 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 54.29 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 2.05 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Mini Chorizo Pizza Rounds is made with 6 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cotija Cheese, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Cilantro, and Mexican Chorizo. Each serving provides about 204.74 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mini Chorizo Pizza Rounds made of?
- The main ingredients are Cotija Cheese, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Cilantro, Mexican Chorizo, Pizza Dough. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mini Chorizo Pizza Rounds?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 204.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mini Chorizo Pizza Rounds easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Mini Chorizo Pizza Rounds healthy?
- Mini Chorizo Pizza Rounds has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 204.74 calories and 10.1 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 493.23 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.42 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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