Description

Hawaiian Pizza is a delicious and unique fusion of sweet pineapple, savory ham, and melty mozzarella cheese atop a crispy pizza crust. This recipe offers a perfect balance of bright, fruity sweetness and rich, smoky flavors, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite for any occasion. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, this homemade Hawaiian Pizza brings gourmet flavors to your table quickly and can be customized to suit any taste or dietary preference.

Ingredients

Scale

Base

1 fresh or store-bought pizza dough (enough for a 12-inch pizza)
2/3 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing crust)

Cheese & Toppings

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
6 ounces thinly sliced ham
1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh preferred, or canned, drained)

Optional

Red pepper flakes (to taste)

Instructions

Prepare the Dough: Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone for easier handling and baking.
Spread the Tomato Sauce: Evenly spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edge to form the crust.
Add Cheese and Toppings: Generously scatter shredded mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce. Then layer thinly sliced ham and evenly distribute pineapple chunks on top.
Drizzle Olive Oil: Lightly brush the exposed crust edge with olive oil to help it brown nicely during baking.
Bake Until Golden: Bake the assembled pizza in a preheated oven at 475°F (245°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is crisp and golden and the cheese is bubbly with slight browning.
Serve Warm: Remove the pizza from the oven, allow it to cool for a couple of minutes, then slice and enjoy your perfectly balanced Hawaiian Pizza.

Notes

Use fresh pineapple for the best texture and vibrant sweetness; canned pineapple works but is less fresh.
Don’t overload the pizza with toppings to prevent a soggy crust.
Ensure your oven is preheated to a high temperature for a crispy crust and bubbly cheese.
Let the pizza rest a few minutes after baking to let flavors settle and avoid burning your mouth.
Consider baking on a pizza stone for an evenly cooked and crispy base.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American-Canadian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 pizza
Calories: 320
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 35mg

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