Description
A comforting and flavorful pizza featuring a creamy cheese base, spicy jalapeños, and crispy bacon.
Ingredients
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- Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños
- 1/4 cup crispy bacon bits
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to around 12 inches in diameter.
- Soften the cream cheese in a bowl and mix in garlic powder if desired.
- Spread the cream cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a crust around the edges.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and mozzarella over the cream cheese layer.
- Add the pickled jalapeños and bacon bits evenly on top.
- Sprinkle optional herbs or seasonings if desired.
- Bake in the oven for about 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese bubbles.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.
Notes
For an extra crispy crust, roll the dough thinner or use a pizza stone for baking.
- 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: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pizza, jalapeño popper, comfort food, family recipe