Pepperoni Pizza Jalapeno Poppers
These pepperoni pizza jalapeno poppers ombine everything we love about classic pizza with the heat of jalapenos and a buttery golden crust.
Servings: 16 Poppers
Calories: 155kcal
Ingredients
- 8 fresh jalapenos
- 8 ounce cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, white ends thinly sliced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- ½ cup pepperoni, diced
- 1 cup mozzarella, shredded
- ⅓ cup black olives, sliced
- 1 Pillsbury pie crust
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Roast Jalapenos
- Wash jalapenos and place on a baking sheet with a small spray of non-stick cooking spray.
- Place in the oven and roast for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Once the jalapenos have cooled, slice in half and remove seeds with a spoon. Set aside.
- Turn the oven up to 425 degrees.
Pepperoni Cream Cheese Filling
- In a medium sized bowl mix cream cheese, diced pepperoni, Italian seasoning (reserving ¼ teaspoon for topping), garlic powder, black pepper, Parmesan, and green onions.
- Stir in black olives and mozzarella cheese. Set aside.
Pie Crust
- On a floured surface roll out pie crust and cut into ½ inch strips.
- Fill each of the jalapeños with a heaping spoonful of cream cheese mixture.
- Wrap a strip of pie crust around the jalapenos and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle remaining ¼ tsp of Italian seasoning over the tops of the dough.
- Bake at 425 for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
Tips
- Always Roast Your Jalapenos: Roasting them slightly softens them and enhances their flavor.
- Be Sure All Seeds are Removed: The seeds are the hottest part of the peppers, so be sure you remove all of them.
- Use Room Temperature Cream Cheese: This helps the filling mix smoothly.
- Don’t Overfill: Too much filling can cause the poppers to burst while baking.
- Always Wash Your Hands: Wash your hands thoroughly and never touch your face when handling hot peppers.
Nutritional values are approximate.
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.
Nutrition
Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg