Description
A delightful fusion of pizza and jalapeño poppers, featuring a creamy cheese filling and a crispy crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Pizza dough
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 Fresh jalapeños, sliced
- 1/2 cup Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or green onions), for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- If using homemade dough, roll it out to your desired thickness. If using store-bought, follow the package instructions.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and spices. Mix well.
- Spread the creamy mixture over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving a slight border for the crust.
- Scatter the sliced jalapeños evenly over the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
- Let the pizza rest for a couple of minutes, then garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions.
- Slice and serve warm!
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute bacon with sautéed mushrooms. Can also use gluten-free crust for dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pizza, jalapeño poppers, cheese pizza, comfort food, party food