Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pre-made pizza crust
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup Queso de Tronchón cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup chorizo, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Special equipment needed:
- Pizza stone or baking sheet
- Pizza cutter
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Place the pre-made pizza crust on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
3. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza crust.
4. Sprinkle the grated Queso de Tronchón cheese over the tomato sauce.
5. Add the sliced chorizo, red onion, green bell pepper, and black olives on top of the cheese.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
10. Cut the pizza into slices using a pizza cutter and serve.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 12-15 minutes
Temperature:
425°F
Serving size:
4 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 450
Total fat: 25g
Saturated fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 50mg
Sodium: 950mg
Total carbohydrate: 36g
Dietary fiber: 3g
Total sugars: 4g
Protein: 20g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Pre-made pizza crust can be substituted with homemade pizza dough.
- Queso de Tronchón cheese can be substituted with Manchego cheese or any other hard cheese.
- Chorizo can be substituted with pepperoni or any other cured meat.
- Red onion can be substituted with white onion or shallots.
- Green bell pepper can be substituted with red bell pepper or jalapeño peppers.
- Black olives can be substituted with green olives or Kalamata olives.
Variations:
- Add sliced mushrooms, diced tomatoes, or chopped fresh basil for a vegetarian option.
- Use a spicy tomato sauce for an extra kick.
- Top the pizza with a fried egg for a breakfast pizza.
- Make mini pizzas using English muffins or pita bread for a party appetizer.
Tips and tricks:
- Preheat the pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven for 10 minutes before placing the pizza crust on it to ensure a crispy crust.
- Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut the pizza into slices.
- Serve the pizza with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
Storage instructions:
Leftover pizza can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
Reheat the pizza in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the pizza on a wooden cutting board or pizza stone for a rustic look.
Garnishes:
Garnish the pizza with chopped fresh parsley or basil.
Pairings:
Pair the pizza with a glass of red wine or a cold beer.
Suggested side dishes:
Serve the pizza with a side salad or garlic bread.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the crust is soggy, bake the pizza for a few more minutes or place it under the broiler for a minute or two to crisp up the crust.
- If the cheese is not melted, bake the pizza for a few more minutes or place it under the broiler for a minute or two to melt the cheese.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to cook the pizza to an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure it is safe to eat.
Food history:
Queso de Tronchón is a Spanish cheese made from sheep's milk that is traditionally produced in the town of Tronchón in the province of Teruel.
Flavor profiles:
The Queso de Tronchón and Chorizo Pizza has a savory and slightly spicy flavor profile with the smoky and salty flavors of the chorizo complementing the nutty and tangy flavors of the Queso de Tronchón cheese.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the Queso de Tronchón and Chorizo Pizza as a main dish for dinner or as an appetizer for a party.
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Region: Spanish