Hawaiian Pizza Ham Pineapple (Printable Version)

Golden crust topped with ham, pineapple, and mozzarella delivers a sweet and savory flavor in every slice.

# Components:

→ Dough

01 - 1 prepared pizza dough (approximately 10.6 oz)

→ Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce or tomato sauce

→ Cheese

03 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Toppings

04 - 3.5 oz cooked ham, diced
05 - 1/2 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained
06 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

08 - Fresh basil leaves (optional)
09 - Dried oregano (optional)

# Preparation steps:

01 - Set the oven to 450°F and place a pizza stone inside if available.
02 - Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your preferred thickness. Move the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - Evenly distribute the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edge.
04 - Scatter the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
05 - Top the cheese with diced ham and pineapple chunks. Add sliced red onion if desired.
06 - Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper and dried oregano to taste.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly with slight browning.
08 - Remove from the oven, allow to cool briefly, then garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Slice and serve while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses basic grocery staples that are easy to find
  • Ready from start to finish in just over half an hour
  • Perfect contrast between sweet fruit and salty ham
  • Simple enough for a quick weeknight dinner or an easy party meal
02 -
  • High in protein thanks to generous toppings
  • Freezes surprisingly well for future quick meals
  • Balanced flavor combo loved by all ages
03 -
  • Pat the pineapple chunks dry in a clean towel to keep the cheese from going watery
  • Give the crust a final brush of olive oil or a sprinkle of flaky salt before baking for an artisan touch
  • If you are new to using a pizza stone remember to thoroughly preheat it or your crust may stick

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