Description
This Spicy Jalapeño Ranch Pizza combines the classic flavors of a pepperoni pizza with the heat of fresh jalapeños and the rich creaminess of ranch dressing. Roasted garlic adds a subtle depth of flavor, balancing the spicy and savory elements perfectly. Ideal for those who love a bit of spice with their favorite comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 12″ HRI Classic Pepperoni Pizza
Toppings
- 6 garlic cloves, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 jalapeño, sliced
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for roasting and baking the pizza efficiently.
- Roast Garlic: In a small bowl, toss the halved garlic cloves with olive oil. Place the garlic and olive oil on a sheet of aluminum foil, folding the foil up with a small air pocket at the top to allow roasting. Place the foil packet in the oven and roast the garlic for 15 minutes until softened and aromatic.
- Prepare Pizza: While the garlic is roasting, remove the pepperoni pizza from all packaging and set aside.
- Add Toppings: Once the garlic is roasted, carefully remove it from the oven. Add the sliced jalapeños, roasted garlic cloves, and mozzarella cheese evenly over the pizza surface.
- Bake Pizza: Place the prepared pizza directly on the oven rack to promote an evenly crisp crust. Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cheese has melted.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately drizzle the ranch dressing over the top. Cut the pizza into squares, serve warm, and enjoy the spicy, creamy flavors.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeño quantity or remove seeds to control spice level.
- Roasting garlic in foil helps mellow and sweeten its flavor.
- Drizzle ranch dressing just before serving to keep crust crisp.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute with a gluten-free pizza base.
- Use fresh mozzarella for a creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pizza
- Method: Baking, Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pizza)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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