I have been dying to share this recipe with you for the past month.
I’m a huge fan of JalapeƱo Poppers. I love the cheesy creamy filling, the spicy jalapeƱos and of course the crispy crunch of the buttered panko bread crumbs. I’m thinking it’s time for that JalapeƱo Popper goodness to make its debut in pizza form.
I’ve made this pizza over a regular pizza dough, and it’s equally as delicious; but I made this JalapeƱo Popper Pita Pizza for one.
Sometimes all you need is a pizza for one, and using something like a whole wheat pita bread can make it quick and painless.
The base of the pita pizza is a creamy ranch mixture that is out of this world. I used whole sliced jalapeƱos, but if you can’t handle the heat feel free to remove the seeds.
My favorite part of this JalapeƱo Popper Pita Pizza is the crispy panko crumb on top. It gives the pizza that little crunch that will surely remind you of the classic JalapeƱo Popper.
I included some diced cooked chicken breast to make it more of a meal, but you don’t have to add that if you don’t want.
Either way is delicious.
JalapeƱo Popper Pita Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 whole wheat pita bread
- 1 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp ranch dressing
- 1/2 tsp Gourmet Garden Garlic, or garlic powder
- 1 fresh jalapeƱo, sliced (seeds removed if you prefer)
- 1/4 cup chicken breast, cooked
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Combine cream cheese, ranch dressing, and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk with a fork until smooth and evenly combined. Spread on top of pita bread, in pizza sauce fashion (leaving about 1/2 an inch around the edge).
- Top with diced chicken, sliced jalapeƱo, and then top with the cheddar cheese.
- Toss the panko bread crumbs with the butter until they are evenly coated. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the cheese.
- Bake for 7-10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and the panko crumbs are a golden brown.
- Sliced and enjoy!
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I absolutely LOVE jalapenos…and cheese! I’ve got to try this!
How clever-I love poppers!
Great idea! Love the panko on top š
I wanted to ask you something…my husband is heading to Texas for a week and he was asking me what I would like him to bring back. I was thinking to ask him to bring me Biscoff and Spike Seasoning…what are some of the things you miss most that we don’t get here in Canada? Thanks!
They look really yummy!
I’m on the same page as you with jalapeno poppers! I haven’t had them in a loooong time. But I know I’m about to make this pizza asap! Amazing!
You should totally make it, you will love it Dana! š
Holy cow that sounds amazing! I just love a good popper and I can’t believe I never thought to turn it into a pizza…another love of mine.
That looks awesome! My husband will really enjoy this.
Thanks Sarah! My husband loves it too! š
Holy cow this looks amazing!
love this idea……………cant hardly wait to try
Thanks Debbie, let me know how you like it once you’ve tried it! š
Thanks Dorothy!