Description
A delightful blend of spicy jalapeños, creamy cheese, and crispy bacon on a golden pizza crust, evoking nostalgia and comfort.
Ingredients
- Pizza Dough
- Cream Cheese
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Fresh Jalapeños, sliced
- Bacon Bits
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Green Onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, then crumble into bits.
- Sauté sliced jalapeños in the same skillet until softened and slightly charred.
- Spread a generous layer of cream cheese on the dough, leaving space for the crust.
- Top with sautéed jalapeños, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar. Sprinkle with garlic and onion powder if desired.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly, garnish with chopped green onions, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
For a lighter option, use whole-grain pizza dough or add more vegetables. Substitute turkey bacon or dairy-free cream cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Pizza, Comfort Food, Spicy, Family Recipe, Jalapeño Popper