Can I use fresh mozzarella for the cheese topping?

Fresh mozzarella is delicious but too wet for this Hawaiian Pineapple Bacon Pizza Recipe — it can make the crust soggy. Low moisture whole milk mozzarella melts better and keeps the crust crispy.

How do I prevent a soggy pizza crust with pineapple?

The key is to slice the pineapple into thinner pieces and pat dry thoroughly between paper towels before adding it. This removes excess moisture that could otherwise make the crust soggy.

What can I substitute for ham if I don’t have any?

Canadian bacon is a perfect stand-in for ham in this recipe. Alternatively, leftover cooked chicken or turkey work well if you want a different protein option.

Hawaiian Pizza Recipe: Sweet and Savory Delight

Description

A delicious Hawaiian Pizza recipe featuring a crispy pizza dough base topped with savory ham, sweet pineapple chunks, crispy bacon, and melted mozzarella cheese, finished with a garlic butter Parmesan crust and flavorful herbs.

Ingredients

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Pizza

1 lb pizza dough, at room temperature
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

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat for a crispier crust.
Prepare Pineapple: Slice each pineapple chunk into two thinner slices and place them between paper towels to absorb excess moisture.
Shape Dough: Spread the pizza dough into an even 12-inch circle on a baking surface and poke holes with a fork to prevent bubbling.
Add Toppings: Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese. Top with ham, pineapple slices, and crumbled bacon.
Bake 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 pizza crust.
Final Bake: Return pizza to the oven and bake for 3 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, parsley, and oregano. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

You can use store-bought refrigerated pizza dough or homemade pizza dough as preferred.
Use low moisture whole milk mozzarella shredded from a block for best melting results; avoid fresh mozzarella as it is too moist.
For a smoky tang, mix half pizza sauce with half BBQ sauce.
Ham or Canadian bacon works well; perfect for using leftover ham.
Ensure pineapple is patted dry to avoid soggy crust.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat pizza by covering with foil and baking at 275 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes to retain moisture and texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 650 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 15 g
Cholesterol: 40 mg