Indulge in the spicy and creamy goodness of Jalapeño Popper Cheese Pizza, topped with fresh jalapeños, savory bacon, and a delightful cheese blend.

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2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour

1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast

¾ cup (180ml) warm water (110°F / 43°C)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon sugar

¾ teaspoon salt

4 ounces (115g) cream cheese

softened

½ cup (120ml) sour cream

½ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon onion powder

pinch of salt

2 cups (200g) shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup (60g) shredded cheddar cheese

3–4 fresh jalapeños

thinly sliced (adjust to taste)

4 slices cooked bacon

crumbled (optional)

¼ cup (30g) diced red onion (optional)

1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing crust)

fresh cilantro or parsley

chopped (optional)

drizzle of ranch dressing or hot honey (optional)

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, warm water, olive oil, sugar, and salt. Mix until a dough forms, then knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for approximately 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the creamy cheese base by mixing the softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until smooth.
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat up.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness for the pizza crust.
Transfer the rolled-out dough onto parchment paper. Brush the crust with olive oil.
Spread the creamy cheese mixture evenly over the crust, leaving a small border for the crust.
Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and crumbled bacon (if using), along with diced red onion (if using).
Carefully transfer the pizza (with parchment) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden.
Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, and garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley and a drizzle of ranch dressing or hot honey, if desired. Slice and serve!

Feel free to adjust the number of jalapeños depending on your heat preference. This pizza pairs well with a refreshing salad.

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