Description
A classic Hawaiian Pizza featuring a crispy, golden crust brushed with garlic butter Parmesan, topped with savory ham, sweet pineapple, crispy bacon, and melted mozzarella cheese. This easy recipe yields a perfectly balanced sweet and savory pizza ideal for a family dinner or entertaining guests.
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 Oven Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up for more even cooking and a crispier crust.
- Prepare Pineapple Slice each pineapple chunk into two thinner slices and place them between paper towels to absorb excess moisture before adding to the pizza.
- Shape Dough Spread the pizza dough evenly into a 12-inch circle on a baking sheet or pizza peel. Use a fork to poke holes in the dough to prevent bubbling during baking.
- Add Toppings Spread the pizza sauce over the dough, then sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly. Top with ham, pineapple slices, and crumbled bacon.
- Bake Pizza Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 13 minutes, then carefully remove it.
- Apply Garlic Parmesan Crust Mix melted butter, grated Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder together. Brush this mixture over the crust of the pizza to add flavor and color.
- Finish Baking Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 3 minutes or until the crust is nicely browned.
- Garnish and Serve Sprinkle the pizza with red pepper flakes, parsley, and oregano. Slice into 8 pieces and serve hot.
Notes
- Use store-bought refrigerated pizza dough for a convenient shortcut, or make homemade dough for fresher flavor.
- Opt for low moisture whole milk mozzarella shredded from a block to ensure ideal melting; avoid fresh mozzarella to reduce sogginess.
- Enhance flavor by mixing half pizza sauce with half BBQ sauce for a smoky twist.
- Use ham or Canadian bacon, making this a great way to use leftovers.
- Always dry pineapple thoroughly with paper towels to prevent a soggy crust.
- Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat cold pizza by placing it on a rimmed baking sheet covered loosely with foil, then bake at 275 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes for best texture restoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
