Jalapeño Popper Cheese Pizza (Printable View)
Spicy jalapeños, creamy cheese, and melty mozzarella create irresistible flavor on golden baked pizza dough.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dough and Base
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1 ball pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
→ Cheese Mixture
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6 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Toppings
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded or 4 slices
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1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
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2 fresh jalapeños, sliced, seeds removed
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2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped, to garnish (optional)
→ Cooking
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Lightly coat a pizza pan or baking sheet with olive oil and line with parchment paper.
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Stretch or roll the pizza dough by hand until it forms a round approximately 10 inches in diameter. Place dough onto the prepared pan.
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In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until completely blended.
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Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 3/4 to 1-inch border. Layer mozzarella cheese (shredded or sliced) over the cream cheese, then sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese. Distribute jalapeño slices evenly on top.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
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Remove pizza from oven. Sprinkle with chopped chives if desired. Allow to cool for several minutes before slicing and serving.
# Supplementary Details:
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For additional heat, retain jalapeño seeds when slicing. Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for easy spreading.