Jalapeño Popper Pizza
Enjoy a spicy twist on pizza night with this flavorful Jalapeño Popper Pizza!
Equipment
- Pizza Pan
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ball of pizza dough homemade or store-bought
- 2 fresh jalapeños sliced and seeds removed (leave seeds for extra spice)
- 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 about 4 slices
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives to garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Lightly grease a pizza pan or baking sheet with olive oil. Shape the pizza dough into a 10-inch diameter circle using your hands. Place it on the prepared pan.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a border of about 3/4-1 inch. Add mozzarella cheese slices, then sprinkle the shredded jack cheese on top. Place the jalapeño slices over the cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Top with chives or any desired toppings. Allow it to cool for a few minutes, then slice and savor!
Notes
Feel free to customize your pizza with additional toppings like cooked bacon or diced tomatoes.