Description
This Jalapeño Popper Pizza is creamy, cheesy, and completely customizable. Inspired by classic jalapeño poppers, it swaps tomato sauce for a rich cream cheese base, then layers melty cheese, jalapeños, and optional bacon on a crispy crust. It’s bold without being overwhelming and perfect for pizza night, parties, or game day.
Ingredients
For the Pizza
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1 pizza dough or flatbread base
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
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2–3 jalapeños, sliced (fresh or pickled)
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¼ cup cooked bacon, chopped (optional)
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Add-Ins
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Pepper jack cheese
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Ranch drizzle (after baking)
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Smoked paprika (for bacon-free version)
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and a small handful of shredded cheese until smooth.
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Place the pizza dough or flatbread on the prepared baking sheet.
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Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the base, leaving a small border around the edges.
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Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar evenly over the top.
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Add sliced jalapeños and bacon (if using).
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and the crust is lightly golden.
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Let the pizza rest for 2–3 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
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For a milder pizza, remove jalapeño seeds and membranes or use pickled jalapeños.
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For extra heat, keep the membranes or add pepper jack cheese.
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Bacon is optional — smoked mushrooms or paprika work well as substitutes.
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Letting the pizza rest briefly helps the topping set before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: lunch
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg