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Jalapeño Popper Pizza

Jalapeño Popper Pizza: Spicy Comfort You Can’t Resist

This Jalapeño Popper Pizza is a delicious blend of creamy cheese and spicy jalapeños, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza Base
  • 1 base Pizza Dough Use either store-bought or homemade dough for convenience.
For the Flavor Base
  • 3 medium Fresh Jalapeños Deseed for less heat, or keep seeds for a spicier kick.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Make sure it's softened for easy spreading.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder You can substitute fresh garlic for a sharper flavor.
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Enhances flavor complexity with a hint of sweetness.
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper A touch of heat that balances the richness of cheese.
For the Cheesy Topping
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese Melts beautifully and blends well with other flavors.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Delivers that gooey melt; feel free to use pre-shredded for ease.
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Chives An optional burst of freshness and color.

Equipment

  • Pizza Pan
  • Oven
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Lightly coat a pizza pan with extra virgin olive oil and line it with parchment paper. Roll out your pizza dough into a 10-inch circle and transfer it to the prepared pan.
  3. In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. Evenly spread the creamy mixture over the pizza dough, leaving a 3/4-1 inch border around the edges.
  5. Sprinkle a layer of mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheeses over the cream cheese spread, and evenly distribute your sliced fresh jalapeños on top.
  6. Carefully place the assembled pizza into the preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and melted.
  7. Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Sprinkle with chopped chives or any additional toppings as desired, then slice and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For a perfectly crispy crust, bake an extra 2-3 minutes while keeping an eye on it.

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