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Jalapeño Popper Pizza

Irresistible Jalapeño Popper Pizza with Crispy Bacon Bliss

This Jalapeño Popper Pizza combines cheesy goodness with the vibrant flavor of jalapeños and crispy bacon for a delightful dinner recipe.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza Base
  • 1 package Refrigerated Classic Pizza Crust
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow Cornmeal or substitute with flour if needed
For the Toppings
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese or use Pepper Jack for a spicy kick
  • 4 slices Bacon can substitute with turkey bacon
For the Veggies
  • 2 medium Jalapeño Chiles remove seeds for milder flavor
  • 1 medium Thai Red Chili Pepper optional
  • 1 medium Shallot can substitute with onion
For Sautéing
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or substitute with canola or avocado oil

Equipment

  • oven
  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and prepare your baking sheet with olive oil.
  2. Cook diced bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes until crispy.
  3. In a bowl, mix olive oil with sliced jalapeños, Thai red chili pepper, and shallots.
  4. Roll out the pizza crust on a countertop dusted with cornmeal into a 12-inch round.
  5. Transfer the rolled dough to your baking sheet and spread cream cheese over it, leaving a border.
  6. Sprinkle crispy bacon pieces over cream cheese, followed by sautéed veggies and Monterey Jack cheese.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
  8. Let the pizza cool, slice, and serve hot with optional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make sure cream cheese is softened for easy spreading and keep an eye on baking time for perfect results.

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