Easy Hawaiian Pizza
A delicious homemade pizza featuring savory ham, sweet pineapple, and gooey mozzarella that captures the warmth of family togetherness.
Ingredients
For the Pizza
- 1 package Pizza dough Store-bought or homemade; recommended brands include Pillsbury.
- 1 cup Tomato sauce Choose a high-quality marinara such as Classico or homemade.
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded Fresh mozzarella provides a creamy texture; brands like Galbani or Sargento are excellent.
- 1 cup Cooked ham, diced Look for lean, quality ham for the best taste.
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks Use fresh pineapple if available; otherwise, canned works well if drained.
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil Extra virgin recommended.
- 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor of ingredients.
- to taste Red pepper flakes Optional for a spicy kick.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven according to the pizza dough instructions (usually around 475°F).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the dough to your pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Spread a layer of tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a little space around the edges.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese liberally over the sauce.
- Add diced ham and pineapple chunks on top of the cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and optional red pepper flakes.
Cooking
- Bake in the oven per the dough instructions, typically for about 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
Ensure pizza dough is at room temperature before rolling for easier handling. Avoid overloading toppings to prevent a soggy pizza.