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Spicy Jalapeno Popper Pizza

A deliciously cheesy pizza topped with spicy jalapeños and crispy bacon, perfect for cozy nights or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pizza Crust
  • 1 piece pizza crust Choose your favorite store-bought or homemade dough.
Cheeses
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened Leave out at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Using fresh mozzarella adds extra indulgence.
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Experiment with spicy or smoky varieties.
Meats
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled Add more veggies if making vegetarian.
Vegetables
  • 1/2 cup sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled) Fresh jalapeños add heat, pickled give tang.
Others
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Drizzle over top for flavor and crust browning.
  • to taste salt and pepper Enhance the flavors.
  • optional ranch dressing for drizzling A tangy addition for ranch lovers.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
  2. Roll out the pizza crust on a floured surface.
  3. In a bowl, blend softened cream cheese with salt and pepper until smooth.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pizza crust.
Topping
  1. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the cream cheese base.
  2. Add crumbled bacon and sliced jalapeños on top.
  3. Finish with shredded cheddar cheese.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil.
Baking
  1. Bake the pizza for about 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
  2. Let it cool for a minute before slicing.
  3. If desired, drizzle ranch dressing over the top.

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients. Let the pizza rest before cutting for cleaner slices.