Hot Honey Jalapeno Popper Pizza
This Hot Honey Jalapeño Popper Pizza is the perfect mix of spicy, creamy, cheesy and sweet! It’s inspired by everyone’s favorite party appetizer turned into the ultimate easy homemade pizza.
Quick Snapshot
Ready in: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Best for: Game day, pizza night, or casual weekend dinners
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Combines all the best jalapeño popper flavors: bacon, garlic cream cheese, melty cheese and a drizzle of hot honey.
- Easy to make with store-bought or homemade pizza dough.
- Perfect balance of sweet, smoky and spicy flavors.
Ingredients for Hot Honey Jalapeno Popper Pizza
- Pizza dough
- Olive oil
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Granulated garlic
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Cheddar cheese
- Sliced jalapeños
- Bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- Hot honey
Directions for Hot Honey Jalapeno Popper Pizza
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Drizzle the pizza pan with olive oil.
- Roll out the pizza dough and press into the greased pizza pan.
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- Make the cream cheese base: In a mixing bowl, add cream cheese, sour cream, granulated garlic, salt and pepper. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread evenly over the dough.
- Add the toppings: Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, sliced jalapeños and crumbled bacon.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Drizzle with hot honey right before serving.
This Hot Honey Jalapeño Popper Pizza is a bold and delicious twist on pizza night that everyone will love. The mix of smoky bacon, creamy cheese and spicy jalapeños topped with sweet hot honey is pure perfection. It’s simple enough for weeknights and is guaranteed to impress dinner guests!
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Hot Honey Jalapeno Popper Pizza
Ingredients
- 2 pizza dough homemade or store bought
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 4 jalapenos sliced
- 1 pound bacon cooked and crumbled
- ¼ cup hot honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Drizzle 2 pizza pans with olive oil.
- Divide pizza dough in half. Roll out the pizza dough and press into the greased pizza pans.
- Make the cream cheese base: In a mixig bowl, add cream cheese, sour cream, granulated garlic, salt and pepper. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread half of the mixture evenly over each pizza dough.
- Add the toppings: Sprinkle each pizza with shredded cheddar cheese, sliced jalapeños and crumbled bacon.
- Bake each pizza for 12–15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Drizzle with hot honey right before serving.
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Notes
- Control the heat: Use pickled jalapeños for a milder kick or fresh for more spice.
- Make it extra cheesy: Add mozzarella or pepper jack.
- Shortcuts: Use pre-baked flatbread or naan for an even faster pizza night.
- Storage: Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a skillet or air fryer for a crispy crust.
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