Pizzas & FlatbreadsNo. 3924 · The 2026 edition
Pumpkin-Chorizo Pizza
A savory pizza topped with shaved pumpkin, spicy chorizo, and melted Gruyère for a unique autumn twist.
Our own summary of the original by Marian Cooper Cairns — the full post and photos live at countryliving.com.
This pumpkin-chorizo pizza combines thin ribbons of fresh pumpkin with spicy chorizo, red onion, parsley, and lemon zest, all atop a crispy crust. Coarsely grated Gruyère or Cheddar is mixed into the topping and sprinkled on top before baking at 475°F until golden and tender. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's a perfect seasonal weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F. Lightly dust a baking sheet with cornmeal or line it with parchment paper. On a floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a large rectangle and transfer it to the prepared sheet.
- Peel the pumpkin with a vegetable peeler, then continue shaving thin ribbons until you have 2 cups. In a bowl, combine the pumpkin ribbons, chorizo pieces, parsley, sliced red onion, optional chile pepper, lemon zest, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add half of the grated Gruyère and toss everything together.
- Scatter the pumpkin mixture evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Bake until the crust is deep golden brown and the pumpkin is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
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