Description
This Hawaiian Pizza recipe combines a crispy pizza dough base topped with savory ham, sweet pineapple, crispy bacon, and melted mozzarella cheese. The crust is brushed with a flavorful garlic butter Parmesan mixture and finished with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes and herbs, delivering a perfect balance of sweet and savory in every bite.
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 and sliced thinner
- 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 while it preheats to ensure 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, preventing a soggy pizza.
- Shape Dough: Spread the pizza dough into an even 12-inch circle on a baking surface. Use a fork to poke holes throughout the dough to prevent bubbling during baking.
- Add Toppings: Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Distribute the ham, pineapple slices, and crumbled bacon evenly on top.
- Bake Initial Pizza: Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 13 minutes, then remove it.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Crust: Mix melted butter, grated Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. Brush this mixture over the edges of the pizza crust.
- Finish Baking: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 3 minutes or until the crust begins to brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle with red pepper flakes, parsley, and oregano. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use store-bought refrigerated pizza dough for convenience or make your own homemade dough for best results.
- Use low moisture whole milk mozzarella shredded from a block; avoid fresh mozzarella as it contains too much moisture.
- Rao’s or Ragu pizza sauces are great choices. For a smoky twist, try mixing half pizza sauce with half BBQ sauce.
- Ham or Canadian bacon works well; leftover ham is a great option.
- Pat down pineapple slices thoroughly to remove excess moisture and prevent sogginess.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, cover cold pizza with foil, place on a baking sheet, and bake at 275 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes to restore texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
