Description
A delicious mashup of spicy jalapeños and creamy cheese, reminiscent of a classic jalapeño popper, all on a crispy pizza crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ball of pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 fresh jalapeños (sliced and seeds removed)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 6 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded or sliced mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Prepare your pizza dough, letting it come to room temperature for 20-30 minutes if store-bought, or roll it out if homemade.
- Mix the softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Add the sliced jalapeños generously over the creamy surface.
- Top with Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheese, ensuring complete coverage.
- Drizzle with olive oil for added flavor.
- Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
- Garnish with chives and allow to cool for a couple of minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing and a fresh salad for balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pizza, jalapeño popper, spicy, comfort food, party food