Jalapeño Popper Pizza
A delicious twist on classic pizza, loaded with creamy cheese, jalapeños, and spices, perfect for family nights and gatherings.
Ingredients
Pizza Base
- 1 ball pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
Creamy Mixture
- 6 ounces cream cheese (softened) Use room temperature for easy mixing.
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil For coating the pizza pan.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded or sliced mozzarella cheese About 4 slices.
- 2 fresh jalapeños (sliced, seeds removed) Keep seeds for extra spice.
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F and lightly coat a pizza pan or baking sheet with olive oil.
- Work the dough with your hands to shape it into a circle about 10 inches in diameter and transfer it to the prepared pan lined with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a 3/4 to 1-inch border all around.
- Place mozzarella cheese slices on top and sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese over it. Top with jalapeño slices.
Baking
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Sprinkle chives or other toppings you prefer on top, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and enjoy!
Notes
To keep leftovers fresh, store any uneaten pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze it by cooling, then placing slices in an airtight freezer bag with parchment separation.