Description
Jalapeño popper focaccia is a delightful twist on classic bread, infusing the rich flavors of spicy jalapeños and creamy cheese into a soft, fluffy dough. Perfect for gatherings or as an indulgent snack, this easy-to-make focaccia will impress your family and friends with its golden crust and irresistible aroma. Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch followed by a burst of warm, cheesy goodness that will keep you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups bread flour
- 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) instant dry yeast
- 1 3/4 cups warm water (105°F)
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened and dolloped
- 2–3 fresh jalapeños, sliced into rings
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon, cooked & crumbled
- 1 tbsp flaky sea salt (Maldon)
Instructions
- Proof dough: Mix flour, yeast, water, salt, olive oil. Rise until doubled, then spread into an oiled 9×13 pan and proof 45 min.
- Dimple: Drizzle with olive oil and press fingertips deeply into dough to make dimples.
- Top: Press cream cheese dollops, jalapeño rings, bacon, and cheddar into the dimples; sprinkle flaky salt.
- Bake: 425°F for 22-26 min until deeply golden brown and cheese is bubbling. Slice into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg