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Jalapeño popper pizza with cheese, jalapeños, and crispy toppings on a crust

Jalapeño Popper Pizza

This delicious Jalapeño Popper Pizza combines creamy jalapeño flavors with a crispy crust, making it a quick and flavorful family favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Pizza
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pizza Base
  • 1 each pre-made pizza crust Use your favorite brand or homemade crust.
Cream Cheese Base
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened For a creamier texture, mix in sour cream.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste dash Salt and pepper
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled) Adjust the amount for desired heat.
  • 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon Optional for a vegetarian version.
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven according to the pizza crust package instructions.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pizza crust.
Topping
  1. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the cream cheese layer.
  2. Top with diced jalapeños, crumbled bacon, and green onions.
Baking
  1. Bake according to the pizza crust instructions, usually around 15–20 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  2. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, slice, and serve.

Notes

Serve hot for optimal enjoyment. Pair with a fresh salad or spicy salsa. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3–4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.