Jalapeño Popper Pizza
A delicious pizza inspired by jalapeño poppers, featuring creamy cheese, jalapeños, and a crunchy crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup jalapeños, sliced (fresh or pickled)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for brushing the crust
- Optional: crumbled bacon for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C), and place a pizza stone inside if you have one.
- Lightly flour a work surface and roll the pizza dough to your preferred thickness.
- Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet or a hot pizza stone, sprinkling a little cornmeal under the dough if desired.
- Combine the cream cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl, mixing until smooth.
- Spread the cheese mixture over the dough evenly, leaving a small rim for the crust.
- Scatter the sliced jalapeños on top, adding crumbled bacon if using.
- Brush the crust edges lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, let rest for 2-3 minutes, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
For less heat, remove jalapeño seeds or use milder peppers. Experiment with different cheese combinations for unique flavors.
Find it online: https://www.mealbreeze.com/crispy-jalapeno-popper-pizza/