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Jalapeño Popper Pizza

Jalapeño Popper Pizza: A Cheesy Delight You Can't Resist

Indulge in Jalapeño Popper Pizza, a delicious blend of creamy cheeses and spicy jalapeños, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 batch Pizza Dough homemade or store-bought
For the Toppings
  • 2 pieces Fresh Jalapeños keep seeds for more spice
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese freshly shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese or cheddar/pepper jack
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbs Chives optional
Final Touches
  • 1 cup Cooked Bacon optional, crispy crumbles

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Pizza Pan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and prepare a pizza pan by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out your pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a 10-inch circle and transfer it to the prepared pan.
  3. Combine softened cream cheese with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a half-inch border.
  5. Layer slices of mozzarella over the cream cheese mixture followed by shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  6. Slice fresh jalapeños and scatter them over the cheesy layer, adjusting for desired heat level.
  7. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  8. Remove from oven, cool slightly, and garnish with chives before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a low-carb option, substitute traditional dough with cauliflower crust. Customize the cheese for different flavor profiles.

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