Stuffed Crust Hatch Chile Sausage Pizza

Stuffed Crust Hatch Chile Sausage Pizza

Prep 20 min Cook 20 min Total 40 min Serves 4-6 Difficulty Easy 480 Cal Heat Medium 4.5 (31) Jump to recipe

This green chile stuffed crust pizza is a bold New Mexico upgrade to pizza night — a pull-apart cheesy twisted crust around a rich sun-dried chile sauce base, layered with savory sausage, sweet baby peppers, fresh mozzarella, and plenty of smoky roasted Hatch green chile. Once you make a pizza this way, plain tomato sauce is going to have a hard time competing.

The fun is in the crust. Shredded mozzarella gets sprinkled along the edge of the dough, then rolled, sliced, and twisted into a cheesy pull-apart border that people fight over before the pie even reaches the table.

A sun-dried chile sauce base

Skip the jarred marinara. The foundation here is a deeply flavored sun-dried chile sauce that brings an earthy, smoky backbone to every slice. Spread it edge to edge before you build the crust, so the chile flavor is in every bite, not just on top.

Why roasted Hatch green chile belongs on pizza

Roasted Hatch green chile is the topping that makes this pizza unmistakably New Mexican — its smoky, clean heat cuts the richness of the sausage and cheese. I scatter roasted Hatch green chile over the top, or chop fresh Hatch green chile when it's in season. A finishing dusting of Hatch red chile spice blend on the oiled crust edges toasts in the oven and fills the kitchen with an incredible aroma.

Tips for the perfect bake

Pat the red onion and any watery toppings dry so the crust stays crisp. Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces rather than slicing it evenly — those pools melt into golden, bubbling spots. Bake hot and fast at 450F on a preheated stone or sheet until the crust is golden, the cheese bubbles, and the twisted edges are toasted. Brush the crust with good olive oil before it goes in for color and flavor.

Serving and storage

Get this one to the table fast — it does not last long. Slice through the twisted crust so each piece gets a cheesy pull-apart edge. Leftovers reheat best in a 375F oven or skillet to re-crisp the bottom; the microwave makes the crust soft. The dough and sauce can both be made a day ahead to make assembly quick on pizza night.

The recipe

Stuffed Crust Hatch Chile Sausage Pizza

4.5 from 31 reviews
  • Prep20 min
  • Cook20 min
  • Total40 min
  • Yield1 large pizza (4-6 servings)
  • Calories480
Easymedium heat
Made with Hatch Red Chile Spice Blend — grown in the Hatch Valley.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired shape and thickness. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
  3. Spread Traditional Sun Dried Chile Sauce evenly over the entire surface of the dough all the way to the edges.
  4. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella along the outer edge of the dough. Roll the edge over the cheese, slice at intervals, and twist each section to create a cheesy twisted crust.
  5. Top the pizza with sausage, Roasted Hatch Green Chile, sliced red onion, sweet baby peppers, and sliced fresh mozzarella.
  6. Brush the twisted crust edges generously with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with Red Hatch Chile Spice Blend.
  7. Bake at 450°F for 15 to 20 minutes until the crust is golden brown, the cheese is melted and bubbling, and the edges are toasted and fragrant. Slice and serve immediately.

Pantry

Shop the chile used in this recipe

Roasted Hatch Chile (Frozen)

$75.00

Fresh Hatch Green Chile

Sale price $29.99 Regular price $34.99

Sun-Dried Red Chile Sauce

$10.95

Frequently asked questions

What is green chile stuffed crust pizza?
Green chile stuffed crust pizza is a homemade pizza with cheese rolled into a twisted, pull-apart crust and topped with sun-dried chile sauce, sausage, and roasted Hatch green chile. The smoky chile and cheesy crust give it bold New Mexico flavor — a flavorful upgrade from a standard tomato-sauce pizza.
How do you make a cheese stuffed crust at home?
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella along the outer edge of your rolled-out dough, then fold the edge over the cheese to enclose it. Slice the rolled border at intervals and twist each section to create a cheesy, pull-apart crust. Brush with olive oil and bake at 450F until golden and bubbling.
Can I use fresh or roasted Hatch chile on pizza?
Both work well. Roasted Hatch green chile is the easiest because it's already charred and peeled, so you can scatter it straight on. Fresh Hatch chile is great in season — roast, peel, and chop it first. Either way, medium chile balances the sausage and cheese without overwhelming the pizza.
What temperature should I bake stuffed crust pizza?
Bake hot and fast at 450F for 15 to 20 minutes on a preheated pizza stone or sheet, until the crust is golden brown, the cheese is melted and bubbling, and the twisted edges are toasted. A high temperature crisps the stuffed crust quickly while keeping the toppings juicy.
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