Quick Jalapeño Popper Flatbread Pizza

If you love jalapeño poppers but want something heartier, this Quick Jalapeño Popper Flatbread Pizza is your dream recipe. It’s got everything you love about the classic appetizer — spicy jalapeños, creamy cheese, and smoky bacon — layered on a crispy flatbread that comes together in just 20 minutes.

Perfect for game day, casual dinners, or late-night snacking, this pizza is the ultimate mix of cheesy comfort and spicy kick.

Ingredients

• 2 large flatbreads (store-bought or homemade)
• ½ cup cream cheese (softened)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced
• ½ cup cooked bacon bits (optional for non-vegan)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• Pinch of salt & pepper
• Fresh cilantro or green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place flatbreads on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
3. Spread softened cream cheese evenly over each flatbread.
4. Sprinkle garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
5. Top with shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
6. Arrange jalapeño slices evenly across the flatbreads.
7. Sprinkle bacon bits (if using).
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Remove from oven and garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions.
10. Slice and serve hot.

Quick Jalapeño Popper Flatbread Pizza

This Quick Jalapeño Popper Flatbread Pizza combines everything you love about jalapeño poppers — creamy cheese, spicy jalapeños, and smoky bacon — all baked on a crispy flatbread. Ready in just 20 minutes!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 22 minutes mins

Servings: 4 slices

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex

Calories: 340

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 large flatbreads store-bought or homemade
• 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 fresh jalapeños thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits optional
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 pinch salt & pepper
• fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish

Equipment

• Baking sheet
• Mixing bowl
• Spatula
• Knife

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place flatbreads on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
3. Spread softened cream cheese evenly over each flatbread.
4. Sprinkle garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
5. Top with shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
6. Arrange jalapeño slices evenly across the flatbreads.
7. Sprinkle bacon bits (if using).
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Remove from oven and garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions.
10. Slice and serve hot.

Notes

To make vegetarian, simply skip the bacon. Add more jalapeños for extra heat.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Fast & easy: Ready in 20 minutes.
• Bold flavors: Spicy, creamy, cheesy, and smoky.
• Customizable: Add chicken, keep it vegetarian, or swap cheeses.
• Party-perfect: An appetizer that doubles as a quick meal.

Variations

• Veggie Lover’s: Skip bacon and add roasted corn or bell peppers.
• Extra Heat: Use pickled jalapeños or add hot sauce drizzle.
• Low-Carb: Use a cauliflower flatbread.
• Tex-Mex Twist: Garnish with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.