Hawaiian pizza is a delicious combination of sweet and savory flavors, blending pineapple and ham over a cheesy, tomato-sauced crust. Here’s a simple way to make it at home!
Ingredients:
- Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce (or marinara sauce)
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cooked ham, diced or sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, canned or fresh (drained if using canned)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). If you’re using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats.
- Prepare the dough: Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. For a crispier crust, roll it thinner. Transfer the dough to a pizza pan or heated stone.
- Add the sauce: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Cheese it up: Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
- Top with ham and pineapple: Evenly distribute the diced ham and pineapple chunks over the cheese.
- Season and drizzle: Sprinkle with oregano and chili flakes if using, then drizzle a bit of olive oil over the top for extra crispiness.
- Bake: Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Slice and serve: Let the pizza cool for a minute or two, then slice and enjoy!
Feel free to customize the pizza with additional toppings like bacon, mushrooms, or even jalapeños for a unique twist!