Description
This Hawaiian Pizza recipe features a homemade or store-bought pizza dough topped with savory ham, juicy pineapple chunks, crispy bacon, and melted mozzarella cheese. The crust is brushed with a flavorful garlic butter Parmesan mix and baked to golden perfection. Garnished with red pepper flakes, parsley, and oregano, this pizza balances sweet and savory flavors for a delicious meal perfect for any pizza night.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza
- 1 lb. pizza dough, at room temp
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup sliced or diced cooked ham (3-4 oz.)
- 8 oz. pineapple chunks, drained
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, whole milk/low moisture
Garlic Butter Parmesan Crust
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
To Garnish
- Red pepper flakes
- Parsley
- Oregano
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. If you have a pizza stone, place it inside the oven while it heats up to ensure a more evenly cooked and crispier crust.
- Prepare the pineapple: Slice each pineapple chunk into two thinner slices and place them between paper towels to absorb excess moisture. This step prevents a soggy pizza crust.
- Shape the dough: Spread the pizza dough into an even 12-inch circle on a baking surface. Use a fork to poke holes in the dough to prevent bubbling during baking.
- Add toppings: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the mozzarella cheese. Add the sliced ham, prepared pineapple slices, and crumbled bacon on top.
- Bake the pizza: Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 13 minutes. Remove the pizza carefully from the oven afterward.
- Brush the crust: Mix the melted butter, grated Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder together. Brush this mixture generously over the pizza crust and return the pizza to the oven.
- Finish baking: Bake the pizza for an additional 3 minutes or until the crust starts to brown beautifully.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle red pepper flakes, parsley, and oregano over the pizza, slice it into 8 pieces, and serve hot.
Notes
- For pizza dough, store-bought refrigerated dough can be used for a quick and easy approach, or try making your own homemade dough.
- Use low moisture whole milk mozzarella shredded from a block for the best melting quality; avoid fresh mozzarella as it contains too much moisture.
- Try mixing half pizza sauce and half BBQ sauce for a smoky tangy twist on the sauce.
- Use ham or Canadian bacon as a savory protein option; leftover ham works perfectly.
- Pat pineapple chunks dry thoroughly on paper towels to avoid sogginess.
- Store leftover pizza in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, place pizza on a rimmed baking sheet, cover with foil tented to avoid sticking, and bake at 275 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes to restore texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
