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Ooooh, a Cajun-Style Pizza 🍕🔥 — now that’s a bold and spicy twist on classic pizza!
This Southern-inspired pie brings the heat and the flavor — think smoky sausage, tender chicken or shrimp, colorful bell peppers, onions, and a little Cajun kick in every bite.Here’s what’s typically included (and how to make it perfect): 👇

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🍕 Cajun-Style Pizza Toppings (Classic Combo)

🌶️ Typical Ingredients

• Protein (pick one or mix a few):

  • Andouille sausage (smoky, spicy, classic Cajun flavor)

  • Blackened chicken

  • Cajun-seasoned shrimp

• Vegetables:

  • Bell peppers (red, green, yellow for color)

  • Red onion or sweet onion, thinly sliced

  • Jalapeño or banana peppers (optional, for extra heat)

  • Mushrooms (optional)

• Cheese:

  • Mozzarella (melty base)

  • Cheddar or Monterey Jack (adds richness and tang)

  • Optional: sprinkle of Parmesan on top

• Sauce:

  • Spicy tomato-based pizza sauce
    OR

  • Creamy Cajun sauce (a blend of cream, garlic, and Cajun seasoning — great with shrimp or chicken)

• Seasonings:

  • Cajun seasoning blend (paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper)

  • Fresh parsley for garnish

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🍳 How to Make It

1. Preheat oven: 475°F (245°C) if baking on a pizza stone or steel.

2. Prepare your toppings:

   • Cook Andouille sausage slices until browned.

   • Season chicken or shrimp with Cajun seasoning and sauté until just cooked through.

3. Assemble:

   • Spread pizza dough with sauce (tomato or creamy Cajun).

   • Add a layer of cheese.

   • Arrange sausage, chicken, shrimp, peppers, and onions on top.

   • Sprinkle a bit more Cajun seasoning and a handful of cheese.

4. Bake:

   • Bake 10–12 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.

5. Finish:

   • Drizzle with Cajun aioli or a little hot sauce if desired.

   • Sprinkle with fresh parsley or green onions before serving.

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💡 Flavor Twists

• Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pizza: Use Alfredo sauce with Cajun seasoning as the base.

• BBQ Cajun Pizza: Mix Cajun seasoning into BBQ sauce for a smoky-sweet kick.

• Veggie Cajun Pizza: Skip the meat and load up on peppers, onions, roasted corn, and black beans.

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Would you like me to write out a full recipe (dough + creamy Cajun sauce + toppings) for one of these versions — say, a Creamy Cajun Chicken Pizza or Cajun Shrimp & Andouille Pizza?