Description
Dive into culinary bliss with Hawaiian Pizza, where sweet pineapple and savory ham dance on a perfectly crisp crust. Melted cheese and zesty tomato sauce create a flavor symphony that transports you to tropical paradise with each mouthwatering bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ball pizza dough
- 1 1/2 cups (170 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) fresh pineapple, sliced and caramelized
Protein Toppings:
- 4 slices Canadian bacon, chopped
- 4 slices smoked bacon, cooked and chopped
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) pizza sauce
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- Olive oil, for greasing and drizzling
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a scorching 500°F (260°C), positioning the rack at the bottom. Lightly coat a large baking sheet with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Crisp the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until perfectly golden. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving a light film of bacon drippings in the pan.
- Transform the pineapple by caramelizing in the same skillet, cooking for 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Chop both the pineapple and bacon into bite-sized morsels.
- Stretch the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface, carefully transferring to the prepared baking sheet. Perforate the dough with fork punctures to prevent bubbling.
- Generously spread pizza sauce across the dough, maintaining a 1 1/2-inch border around the edges. Artfully distribute mozzarella, red onion, Canadian bacon, caramelized pineapple, and crispy bacon pieces.
- Slide the pizza into the preheated oven, baking for 10-15 minutes until the crust turns a beautiful golden hue and the cheese bubbles with molten perfection. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing to allow the cheese to set.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by brushing olive oil and sprinkling dried oregano on the pizza crust before adding toppings for extra depth.
- Choose high-quality Canadian bacon and crisp smoked bacon to elevate the overall taste and texture of the pizza.
- Drain pineapple chunks thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the pizza soggy and ensure proper caramelization.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular pizza dough with cauliflower crust or a store-bought gluten-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg