Description
This Jalapeño Popper Cheese Pizza is a delightful dish combining creamy and spicy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ball pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded or 4 slices
- 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 fresh jalapeños, sliced, seeds removed
- 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped, to garnish (optional)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 450°F (232°C). While the oven is warming up, prepare your pizza pan by lightly coating it with olive oil and lining it with parchment paper. This will ensure that your pizza doesn’t stick and can be easily removed once baked. Next, take your pizza dough and stretch or roll it out until you have a round shape, approximately 10 inches in diameter. Place the shaped dough on the prepared pizza pan, making sure it’s evenly laid out for a nice crust.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Using a spatula or fork, blend the ingredients thoroughly until they are completely smooth. This creamy concoction will serve as the foundation for your pizza and gives it that classic jalapeño popper flavor. Don’t skip this step—this mixture is what makes your pizza incredibly delicious!
- Now, it’s time to spread that delightful cream cheese mixture evenly over the pizza dough, leaving about 3/4 to 1 inch of the edge free of topping for the crust. Once the base is covered with cheese, it’s time to layer on the mozzarella cheese either shredded or in slices, followed by the Monterey Jack cheese. The combination of these cheeses adds a rich texture and flavor to your pizza, making it even more comforting and indulgent. Finally, scatter the sliced jalapeños evenly across the top, ensuring every bite contains a hint of spice.
- Place your assembled pizza into the preheated oven and bake for 15–20 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when the crust turns golden brown, and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned on top. Once fully cooked, remove the pizza from the oven and, if desired, sprinkle some chopped chives on top for an extra pop of color and flavor. Allow it to cool for a few minutes before cutting into it—this will make serving easier and prevents burning your mouth!
Notes
For a crispier crust, pre-bake the pizza dough for about 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Protein: 15 g