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Jalapeno Popper Pizza

October 2, 2019 By Erica 36 Comments

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Jalapeno Popper Pizza is loaded with three peppers and three cheeses for a delicious new take on this favorite pizza. If you love stuffed jalapenos, you will love this jalapeno pizza.

side view of the finished jalapeno pizza on a black pizza stone with one slice cut and nudged out a bit to show melty cheese. a white napkin with green stencil and fresh jalapenos are placed as decoration

This recipe was originally posted in June 2014.

Jalapeño Popper Pizza. Heard of it? Of course you have. So before you say “Erica, jalapeno pizza has so been done before”, hear me out…

Poppers pizza is a super fun way to celebrate pizza, my favorite food. Who doesn’t love stuffed jalapenos anyway?? Literally no one. Who doesn’t love jalapeno cheese dip?? NO ONE. And who does’t love jalapenos in general?? …okay not everyone, but LOTS of us do and that’s why we’re here.

Jalapeno Popper Pizza

This Jalapeno Popper Pizza recipe is for a version of what is essentially creamy jalapeno cheese dip delivered to you on crispy pizza bread. And it is vegetarian.

top view of the finished jalapeno popper pizza on a black pizza stone with a black background. a single slice is cut in the pizza and pulled out a bit.

A jalapeno cheese pizza with jalapeno cheese dip properties. YUM.

See, I did not go with the token “loaded” toppings every other “loaded” recipe has. So, no bacon here. That’s been done a literal zillion times over, so why bother anymore.

On the other hand, I also didn’t go vegan, because while I love my vegan recipes and eat mostly plant-based… Pizza needs cheese. And cheese needs pizza.

And let’s be real, most “cheesy” vegan recipes use nutritional yeast which, while I have used it too, has to be used with intentional restraint, or purchased vegan cheese which is flat-out disgusting not gonna lie.

So, instead of any of that, I ditched the bacon (yes, really), didn’t go full vegan, didn’t try to make my pizza jalapeno something it was never meant to be, and I added oven-roasted poblano and cubanelle peppers with the jalapenos for THREE peppers and loaded up THREE different cheeses. So much love.

pizza dough rolled out on a stone, topped with the cream cheese sauce, the basis for the jalapeno cheese dip of this pizza

Because making pizza ridiculously cheesy is the way a proper pizza should be.

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Ingredients for Jalapeno Popper Pizza

  • Pizza dough
  • Cubanelle peppers – get BIG ones!
  • Poblano peppers – also get BIT ones!
  • Jalapenos
  • Cream cheese
  • Ranch dressing
  • Sharp cheddar cheese
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Pepperjack cheese
  • Chives

These are the ingredients for my Jalapeno Popper Pizza, and the actual jalapenos on pizza are just the start of it so I want to call attention to a couple of the other things going on.

pizza dough rolled out on a stone, topped with sauce and peppers

First, is the cream cheese – I did not just spread cream cheese on pizza dough and call it good. Warm cream cheese is actually not that appetizing, BUT when you mix it with ranch salad dressing, things change, and now we have a perfect “pizza sauce” for our jalapeno pizza.

Second, is the peppers. Now, DON’T STRESS about the peppers. If you can’t find cubanelle, FINE (sighhhh… Just kidding. Actually your grocery store probably carries them, I see them all the time anymore) just use more poblano and whatever else you can find. Don’t make this hard, it’s all good.

And then there’s the chives – the subtle onion zing from the chives at the end absolutely completes this pizza jalapeño.

The resulting combination with the roasted peppers takes this pizza well beyond the token old traditional.

pizza dough rolled out on a stone, topped with the toppings ready for the oven

How to Roast Peppers

Roasting peppers is integral to this and many recipes, but it is super easy to do and only takes ~20 minutes.

  • Heat up the oven broiler.
  • Put the peppers on the rack under the broiler.
  • Roast peppers, turning every few minutes, until they are all charred and blistered.
  • Put the peppers in a resealable bag to steam.
  • Remove charred skins and seeds, and chop.

Easy! And I do it all the time, roasting peppers. It just makes their flavor that much more magical. This is so key to this recipe.

top down view of the whole peppers before cooking on a wood cutting board

How to Cut Jalapenos

Putting on my mom hat here, because we don’t want anyone getting stung making this jalapeno pizza. So here are just a couple reminders on dealing with jalapenos.

  • Wear gloves if you have them, but this isn’t necessary and I never do.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut off just the jalapeno stems.
  • If you want diced jalapeno, slice the pepper lengthwise, scoop out the seeds an stems (where most of the capsaicin heat is), and dice or chop.
  • For this recipe, we are slicing.
    • If you are worried about heat (depends on the peppers, just remember cheese ), use a paring knife to take off the top of the pepper then scoop out the seeds.
    • If not worried about heat, just slice.
  • WASH HANDS. Once done with the peppers, do literally nothing until you wash your hands.

It’s easy, there’s not that much to cutting jalapenos. Just don’t rub your eyes or pick your nose. Or your kids eyes or nose. All of which I’ve done.

BUT — important point here — all the cheese going on with this pizza substantially diminishes the spice of the peppers. I’m not saying this is a kid-friendly recipe, I’m just saying don’t fear it.

Jalapenos, spice aside, are DELICIOUS. Literally on my list of favorite flavors.

side view of the finished jalapeno pizza, sliced to show the cooked toppings and melty cheese

Tips for Making Jalapeno Popper Pizza

  • Roast the cubanelle and poblano peppers to bring out their flavor. It is well worth the 20 minutes of effort.
  • Preheat the pizza stone in the oven while the oven is coming to temperature. I do this for every pizza I make, regardless if the dough is fresh or precooked.
  • Use a pastry dough roller to roll out the pizza dough, like you would dough for pie crust, on a floured surface, then transfer to the preheated pizza stone.
  • Use fresh jalapenos for this jalapeno pizza recipe. I’m all about using pickled jalapenos in other recipes, but for this one, fresh is best.
top down view of the finished pizza on the pizza stone with a black background. a couple jalapenos are scattered around

If you love all things Jalapeno Popper, here are some more recipes

  • Cheesy Bacon Jalapeno Popper Pull-Apart Bread
  • Unstuffed Jalapeno Poppers
  • Sausage-Stuffed Jalapenos
  • Cheesy Stuffed Jalapenos (with Bacon!)
  • Smoked Jalapeno Cheese-Stuffed Pork Balls
  • BBQ Sausage-Stuffed Grilled Jalapenos
  • Cranberry Chorizo Jalapeno Poppers

So that’s it folks. A CRAZY tasty, fun, sorta-gourmet?, DELICIOUS recipe for Jalapeno Popper Pizza. Jalapeno cheese dip on a proper pizza for a perfect add to your homemade pizza night.

Jalapeño Popper Pizza has three different peppers and three cheeses for a new take on pizza. If you love stuffed jalapenos, you will LOVE jalapeno pizza.

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side view of the finished pizza on a black pizza stone with one slice cut and nudged out a bit to show melty cheese. a white napkin with green stencil and fresh jalapenos are placed as decoration
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Jalapeno Popper Pizza

Jalapeño Popper Pizza is loaded with three peppers and three cheeses for a new take on this favorite pizza. If you love stuffed jalapenos, you will love THIS jalapeno pizza.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American, pizza
Keyword jalapeno cheese dip, jalapeno pizza, jalapeno popper pizza, poppers pizza, stuffed jalapenos
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 690 kcal
Author Erica

Ingredients

  • 1 prepared pizza dough
  • 2 cubanelle peppers
  • 2 poblano peppers
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
  • 3-4 jalapenos sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives
  • fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven broiler. Roast the cubanelle and poblano peppers 1-inch from the heat, turning every 3-4 minutes, until skins are all charred. Transfer peppers into a resealable bag, seal, and let the peppers steam 5-10 minutes. Remove the charred skins and seeds. Dice the peppers and set aside.

  2. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and ranch dressing. Set aside. Heat oven to 425F with the pizza stone in the oven. Heat an additional 10 minutes to ensure the pizza stone is fully heated.
  3. On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to desired size and thickness. Remove the pizza stone from the oven and transfer the dough onto the stone. Spread the cream cheese-ranch mixture.

  4. Layer the roasted peppers and cheeses. Top with the jalapenos, chives, and a couple pinches pepper.

  5. Bake at 425F for 15 minutes or until dough is golden. Yield: 4 servings.

Recipe Notes

If you need a pizza dough recipe, check out my Sam Adams Beer Pizza Dough. Otherwise, most grocery stores carry dough in the fresh bakery section.

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Filed Under: Pizza, Recipes, Vegetarian & Vegan Tagged With: cubanelle peppers, jalapeno poppers, pizza, poblano peppers, roasted peppers, three cheese pizza

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Julie

Congratulations on your Tri! This would be a great appetizer for the 4th of July!

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Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche

LOVE THIS!! Can just imagine how creamy it is, love the abundance of cheese!! 😉 pinning and stumbling!

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Heidy L. McCallum

How awesome! I am totally in love with this idea! Two of my favorite noshing items! Pizza and Jalapeno Poppers!

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Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life

Since I love jalapeno poppers, I was so excited to see this here! Pinning right now!

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Linda Warren

Wow! A tri? You deserve this pizza! Looks so good with all that cheese and jalapenos. Thanks for sharing on Munching Mondays.

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Libby with Lemony Thyme

Looks beautiful and sounds delicious. May have to try it out on my work family one day. Congratulations too on another triathlon. Your description of it actually makes working out sound rather….nice 🙂

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karen

I can never eat jalopenos….gah…but my BIL LOVES them…emailing him this right now. Stopping by from Tickle my Tastebuds Tuesday

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Ginnie

This pizza looks amazing, and it’s definitely the perfect splurge:) Thanks for sharing!

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Katerina

Pizza is the only food i cannot resist! This is a delicious version!

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Debi @ Life Currents

Yummers! This looks and sounds fab! Congrats on the triathlon. This must have been the perfect splurge afterwards. Thanks for ditching the bacon, btw! hee hee!

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Paris at My Big Fat Happy Life

This sounds so yummy! I always end up with too many Jalapeno from my plant, this is the perfect way to use them up! Found you at That’s Fresh Friday Link up Party

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Mallory @ Chocolate with Grace

Wow! So much cheesy spicy goodness! Great job on the tri!

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Christine

Mmm…I wonder if you could make this a Pepper Popper Pizza and add a subtle smoked chipotle cream cheese or a few pickled jalapenios…

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Michelle @ Ya Gotta Have a Hobby

I think this is a FANTASTIC idea! My husband will love this. Pinning for later and sharing on my FB page!

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Jennifer

Visiting from Freedom Friday’s…this looks amazing! Pinned!

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Chrystal @ YUM eating

Stopping by from #FollowFriday. This pizza. Looks. Amazing. Like all my yummy flavors in one! On a pie! Yes!

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Dina @ Kitchen Dreaming

Thanks for coming and linking up at #The Weekend Social. Please be sure to come back next week starting Thursdays at 9PM EST on Kitchen Dreaming.com ! I hope to see you there! Pinned
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Lori Hart

Congratulations!! Your yummy jalapeno popper pizza has been featured at Tickle My Tastebuds on my blog, Lori’s Culinary Creations. Hop on over and grab a feature button and link up your latest culinary creations. Congrats again.
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Erin @ The Speckled Palate

This is gorgeous, Erica, and it looks like the perfect post-tri meal! As someone who runs quite a bit, I know the importance of a nice splurge after you hit your goal, so good for you! And congratulations on completing your race!

This is one of my favorite recipes from last week’s #thatsfreshfriday link-up! I’ll be sharing it on my blog tomorrow evening, and I hope to see you back there again this week sharing again. Happy (early) July 4th, and keep up the great work!

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Rick F

OMG, this looks so good!! Can’t wait to try it.

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So TIPicalMe

This looks amazing! Sharing!

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Jamie

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I love jalapeno poppers! Such a creative recipe combining two of my favorite things!

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Tisha

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Jalapeno Poppers are one of my favorite appetizers! Them being added to pizza is a genius idea!

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Romina

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Congratulations on your tri! I love jalapeño on pizza and this looks like a dream!

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Danielle Wolter

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Yessssss….this sounds incredible. I love all the different types of peppers you used. What an awesome idea for the pizza! I might just have to add a touch of bacon though 🙂

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Sophie

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I am a big fan of jalapeño popper and this pizza recipe makes me drool. Thanks a lot for this unique recipe.

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