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Jalapeño Popper Pizza

Jalapeño Popper Pizza: A Flavorful 30-Minute Delight

This Jalapeño Popper Pizza combines creamy cheese and spicy jalapeños for a delicious dish that’s ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pizza Base
  • 1 lb Pizza Dough Homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Creamy Topping
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese Shredded
Spicy Kick
  • 2 medium Fresh Jalapeños Sliced
Flavor Enhancers
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
Optional Toppings
  • to taste Chives
  • to taste Crushed Red Pepper
  • to taste Chopped Green Onions

Equipment

  • Pizza Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Oven
  • Hand Mixer or Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and grease a 10-inch pizza pan with olive oil.
  2. Roll or stretch your pizza dough into a round shape that fits the pan, maintaining even thickness.
  3. In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Transfer the creamy mixture onto the prepared dough and spread it evenly, leaving a half-inch border.
  5. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheeses over the cream cheese base, then arrange the sliced jalapeños on top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.
  7. Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serve with optional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature cream cheese and consider different cheese varieties to customize the flavor.

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