Texan Pepperoni and Jalapeño Pan Pizza

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-11 · Updated 2026-07-11

A thick pan pizza loaded with spicy pepperoni, fresh jalapeños, and a rich blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheese for a bold Texas-inspired bite. This American-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 115 minutes, pairs bread flour, active dry yeast, warm water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 1/4 cups bread flour
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 cup (110°F) warm water
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp for pan vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 20 pepperoni slices
• 2 medium, thinly sliced jalapeño peppers
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 1/2 tsp (optional) crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, dissolve 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast and 1 tbsp sugar in 1 cup warm water (110°F). Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 1/4 cups bread flour and 1 1/2 tsp salt. Add yeast mixture and 1/4 cup vegetable oil. Stir until dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. Step 3: Lightly oil a large bowl with 1 tbsp vegetable oil, place dough inside, and cover with a clean towel. Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
4. Step 4: Preheat oven to 450°F. Generously oil a 12-inch cast-iron or deep-dish pan with 2 tbsp vegetable oil.
5. Step 5: Press dough evenly into the pan, stretching to the edges and forming a 1-inch rim.
6. Step 6: Spread 1 cup pizza sauce evenly over the dough. Layer 20 pepperoni slices and 2 thinly sliced jalapeño peppers over the sauce.
7. Step 7: Sprinkle 2 cups shredded mozzarella and 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly on top. Optionally, scatter 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat.
8. Step 8: Bake for 20-25 minutes until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool 5 minutes before slicing.