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Jalapeño Popper Pizza

Jalapeño Popper Pizza: Quick, Spicy, and Irresistibly Creamy

This Jalapeño Popper Pizza has a spicy kick from fresh jalapeños, beautifully combined with creamy cheese—a must-try for any pizza lover.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza Base
  • 1 Pizza Dough Store-bought or homemade
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 3 medium Fresh Jalapeños Leave seeds for more heat
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Cheesy Layers
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese Shredded
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1/4 cup Chives Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • pizza pan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Jalapeño Popper Pizza
  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and prepare a pizza pan.
  2. Shape the pizza dough into a 10-inch circle and transfer it to the pan.
  3. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on the dough, leaving a border for the crust.
  5. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella followed by Monterey Jack cheese on top of the cream cheese mixture.
  6. Distribute sliced jalapeños evenly over the cheese layers.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.
  8. Garnish with chopped chives before serving, slice, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy spreading. Adjust jalapeño quantity based on personal spice preference. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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