What is on a jalapeno popper pizza?

A typical jalapeno popper pizza includes a cream cheese base instead of tomato sauce, shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled), and crispy bacon bits. Some variations include red onion, green onions, or breadcrumbs to mimic the classic jalapeño popper texture.

What pizza toppings go with jalapeños?

Jalapeños pair well with bold, savory, or creamy toppings. Ideal combinations include bacon, grilled chicken, cheddar cheese, pepper jack, red onions, and even roasted corn. These toppings balance the jalapeños' heat without overpowering the rest of the pizza.

What is on the jalapeno popper pizza from Casey's?

Casey’s jalapeno popper pizza features a rich cheese sauce, jalapeños, mozzarella and cheddar blend, and crispy bacon. It’s designed to capture the taste of jalapeño poppers with just the right balance of heat, creaminess, and crunch.

Do you put jalapeños on pizza before or after baking?

For jalapeno popper pizza , jalapeños are typically added before baking . This allows the peppers to roast slightly, mellowing the spice and infusing flavor into the cheese. For extra bite, some people add a few fresh slices after baking for contrast.

Jalapeno Popper Pizza – The Best Spicy Pizza Twist of 2025

Description

Jalapeño Popper Pizza is the ultimate mashup of two fan favorites—melty cheese, creamy sauce, smoky bacon, and spicy jalapeños all atop a crispy pizza crust. Perfect for game day or a bold weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Pizza

4 slices thick-cut bacon
16 oz. pizza dough homemade or store-bought
1 Tbsp cornmeal
4 oz. cream cheese softened
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese I used Cabot’s Monterey Jack
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese I used Cabot’s Seriously Sharp Cheddar
2 jalapeno peppers sliced (see note)
¼ cup sliced red onions
½ tsp minced garlic

For the Crust

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Italian seasonings
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

For the Pizza

Preheat oven to 460°F.
Using a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Pat dry with paper towels and crumble into a bowl; set bacon aside.
Working on a lightly-floured surface, roll pizza dough into a 16” circle. Lightly dust a piece of parchment paper with cornmeal; lay pizza dough on top.
Spread softened cream cheese evenly on top of pizza dough, leaving a 1” circle around the edge of the pizza to form a crust.
Top pizza with Parmesan, Monterey Jack, cheddar, jalapenos, onions, garlic and cooked bacon.

For the Crust

Using a small bowl, combine the olive oil, Italian seasonings, salt and garlic powder. Brush this mixture around the outer 1” of the dough. (This will become the crust for the pizza.)
Bake at 460°F for 12-13 minutes, or until pizza crust is golden brown in color.

Notes

Use store-bought dough for convenience or make it homemade.
Lightly roast jalapeños first for a sweeter, less intense heat.
Add a drizzle of ranch or hot honey after baking for extra flavor.
For a low-carb version, try it on a cauliflower crust.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 310 kcal
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 11g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Cream cheese, pizza dough, jalapeno peppers, cheddar