Description
Hawaiian Pizza offers a delicious combination of sweet pineapple chunks and savory ham atop a base of tangy tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, delivering a perfect balance of flavors with a tropical twist. Easy to make at home, this classic pizza is crowd-pleasing, customizable, and provides a crispy crust with juicy, flavorful toppings in every bite.
Ingredients
Base
- Pizza Dough (homemade or store-bought) – enough for one 12-inch pizza
- Olive Oil – 1 tablespoon for drizzling
Sauce and Cheese
- Tomato Sauce – 1/2 cup, flavorful and slightly seasoned
- Mozzarella Cheese – 1 1/2 cups shredded
Toppings
- Ham – 1 cup thinly sliced or diced
- Pineapple Chunks – 1 cup fresh or canned, drained if canned
Optional Seasonings
- Oregano – 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes – 1/4 teaspoon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Start by preheating your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out your pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a circle or rectangle about 1/4 inch thick, depending on your pan, to achieve a crisp yet chewy crust.
- Spread the Tomato Sauce: Evenly spread 1/2 cup of tomato sauce over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust to puff and crisp in the oven.
- Add Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce. Distribute 1 cup of ham and 1 cup of pineapple chunks evenly on top to ensure every slice has a balanced taste of both.
- Bake Until Golden: Transfer the pizza to the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the crust is golden brown, the cheese is melted and bubbling, and the toppings are heated through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and lightly drizzle with olive oil. Add optional oregano or crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Let it cool for a couple of minutes before slicing to lock in the flavors and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple chunks for juicier, brighter flavor compared to canned.
- Pre-cook or sear ham slices lightly to enhance smoky depth and texture.
- Avoid overloading the pizza with toppings to keep the crust crisp.
- Broil the pizza for the last 1-2 minutes for an extra golden cheese finish.
- Allow dough to rest and reach room temperature before rolling for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pizza)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg