Jalapeno Popper Pizza

This Jalapeño Popper Pizza brings everything you love about the classic appetizer straight to the grill. With smoky bacon, creamy cheese and just the right amount of heat, it’s a flavor-packed pizza you’ll make again and again.

When we stopped for fuel at Casey’s recently, the advertisement was talking about jalapeno popper pizza. We couldn’t stop thinking about it and had to make it as soon as possible. Our kids and grandkids said it was the best pizza ever!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Grill-fired flavor — cooking on the pellet grill gives the crust a crisp edge and a hint of smoke that sets it apart from any oven-baked pizza.
• Creamy and spicy combo — the cream cheese base cools things down just enough to balance the kick of fresh jalapeños.
• Customizable heat — add more peppers or drizzle on hot honey to take the spice level where you want it.

Ingredients for Jalapeno Popper Pizza Recipe

• Pizza dough
• Olive oil
• Cream cheese – softened
• Sour cream
• Granulated garlic
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper
• Cheddar cheese – mozzarella, Monterey jack or pepper jack
• Jalapeño slices – fresh or pickled
• Bacon slices
• Hot honey (optional for drizzle)

How to Grill Jalapeño Popper Pizza

1. Cook the Bacon:
   Heat your Blackstone griddle over medium-high heat and cook the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled.

2. Prepare the Dough:
   Roll the pizza dough into a rectangle and press it into a greased rimmed baking sheet. Brush lightly with olive oil.

3. Mix the Sauce:
   Stir together cream cheese, sour cream, granulated garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Spread evenly over the dough.

4. Add the Toppings:
   Sprinkle on shredded cheddar, then top with jalapeño slices and crumbled bacon.

5. Grill the Pizza:
   Place the baking sheet on the grill grates and cook for about 10 minutes on the smoke setting. Increase temperature to 350° and cook for about 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and crisp around the edges.

6. Finish and Serve:
   Remove from the grill and drizzle with hot honey if you like a sweet-heat kick. Slice and serve immediately.

Fire up your pellet grill and give this sheet pan Jalapeño Popper Pizza a try. The smoky crust, spicy jalapenos and crispy bacon make it irresistible.

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Jalapeno Popper Pizza

Jalapeño Popper Pizza is cooked on the pellet grill with smoky bacon, cheddar cheese, and fresh jalapeños for a crispy, cheesy, spicy pizza you’ll crave.

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time45 minutes mins

Course: Pizza

Cuisine: American

Keyword: grilled pizza, pellet grill pizza, sheet pan pizza

Servings: 8

Calories: 699kcal

Ingredients

• 10 slices bacon
• 2 pizza dough homemade or store bought
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 ounces cream cheese softened
• 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded
• 2 jalapenos sliced – fresh or pickled
• ¼ cup hot honey optional for garnish

Instructions

• Cook bacon on Blackstone griddle or in a skillet until crispy. Drain on paper towels and chop into crumbles. Set aside.
• Roll pizza dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Drizzle olive oil into a rimmed sheet pan, coating well.
• Place pizza dough into the sheet pan, pressing to the sides.
• Mix cream cheese with sour cream, granulated garlic, salt and pepper until smooth using an electric mixer or wooden spoon.
• Spread cream cheese onto the pizza dough and top with cheddar cheese, jalapeno slices and crumbled bacon.
• Place on a pellet grill on the smoke setting and cook for 10 minutes. Raise temperature to 350° and continue to cook for 25-30 minutes or until pizza is golden brown and cheese is melted.
• Remove from pellet grill and drizzle with hot honey if desired.

Notes

Store leftover pizza in an airtight container or zip top bag in the refrigerator 3-4 days.

Reheat in toaster oven or covered skillet over medium heat until warmed through.

Variations: Use your favorite cheeses, more jalapenos or any of your favorite pizza toppings to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 699kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1547mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 332mg | Iron: 3mg

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