Jalapeño Popper Pizza
Enjoy a flavor-packed pizza that combines creamy cheese and spicy jalapeños for a delicious twist on pizza night.
Ingredients
Pizza Base
- 1 ball pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil For greasing the pan
Cheese Mixture
- 6 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded or sliced mozzarella cheese About 4 slices
- 2 fresh jalapeños (sliced, seeds removed) Leave seeds for extra spice
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives For garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F.
- Lightly coat a pizza pan or baking sheet with olive oil.
- Shape the pizza dough into a circle about 10 inches in diameter and place it on a pan lined with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine the soften cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Spread this cream cheese mixture evenly over the pizza dough, leaving about a 3/4-1 inch border around the edges.
Topping and Baking
- Add mozzarella cheese slices over the cream cheese layer, then sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top.
- Arrange the jalapeño slices on the cheese to your liking.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown.
- Once cooked, you can top with chives or any other toppings of your choice.
- Let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best taste. For extra heat, keep some jalapeño seeds in the mix. Try adding bacon bits for a smoky flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g