Description
A delicious blend of pizza and jalapeño poppers, featuring creamy cheeses and crispy bacon, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Pizza Dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 2–3 Jalapeños, sliced
- 4 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled (or turkey bacon)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- Fresh Herbs (cilantro or parsley), for garnish
- Optional: Mozzarella or Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to the desired thickness.
- Slice the jalapeños and remove seeds if you want a milder flavor.
- In a bowl, blend cream cheese, minced garlic, and a handful of shredded cheddar.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly across the rolled-out dough.
- Top with sliced jalapeños and sprinkle crispy bacon bits generously.
- Cover with more cheddar cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden brown.
- Let cool for a couple of minutes, slice, and serve.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute bacon with sautéed mushrooms. Fresh ingredients yield the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pizza, jalapeño popper, cheese pizza, family recipe, comfort food