Hawaiian Pizza
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A beloved sweet-savory pizza loaded with smoky ham, juicy pineapple, and gooey melted cheese on a crisp golden crust, perfect for casual shared meals.
Ingredients
Steps
Preheat oven and prep pan
Place a rack in the middle position of your oven, preheat to 245°C (475°F). Line a 13-inch pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper, then brush the surface evenly with 5ml (1 teaspoon) of the olive oil to prevent sticking.
Prep topping ingredients
Pat the drained pineapple chunks completely dry with paper towels to remove excess juice (this prevents a soggy crust), then cut any large chunks into 1.5cm pieces. Cut the smoked ham into uniform 1cm cubes, and set both toppings aside in separate small bowls.
Build the pizza base
Place the 300g pre-baked pizza crust on the prepared oiled pan. Spread the 120ml pizza sauce evenly across the crust, leaving a 1cm (1/2 inch) border for the crust edge. Sprinkle 170g (1.5 cups) of the shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce to create a cheese barrier that locks out moisture from toppings.
Add signature toppings
Distribute the cubed ham and patted-dry pineapple chunks evenly across the cheese-covered pizza, making sure no clumps of fruit or meat are clustered together. Sprinkle the remaining 55g (0.5 cup) of mozzarella, 2g dried oregano, and 10g grated parmesan over the top of the toppings to help hold them in place during baking.
Bake to golden perfection
Carefully transfer the pan to the preheated middle oven rack. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the crust edge is crisp and deep golden brown, the cheese is fully melted and bubbly, and small browned spots appear across the cheese surface.
Rest, slice, and serve
Remove the baked pizza from the oven, drizzle the remaining 10ml (2 teaspoons) of olive oil over the top, and let it rest for 3 minutes to allow the cheese to set. Use a sharp pizza cutter to slice it into 8 equal wedges, and serve immediately.
Tips
2.For a deeper smoky flavor, replace regular smoked ham with crisped, drained Canadian bacon, or add 15g (2 tablespoons) of cooked, crumbled bacon for extra richness.
3.If using raw homemade pizza dough instead of a pre-baked crust, preheat a pizza stone on the middle oven rack for 20 minutes before baking, and add 3-4 minutes to the total bake time for an extra-crisp, restaurant-style base.
OMG this was such a hit at our weekly family pizza night! My three boys devoured two whole slices each before I even sat down. The crust crisped up perfectly, and the ham-pineapple-cheese ratio is *chef’s kiss*. No more takeout Hawaiian pizza for us!
Super easy for a first-time pizza maker! I was nervous I’d mess up the crust, but the steps were so straightforward. Only thing is I accidentally put too much pineapple on my first pie and it got a little soggy—still tasted amazing though. Any tips for avoiding that next time?
Brought this to our neighborhood block party potluck last weekend and people were asking for the recipe before I even set the platter down! I added a tiny sprinkle of red pepper flakes on half for the people who like a little heat, and that side went fastest. 10/10, will be making this for every get together from now on.
Meal prep win! I made two of these on Sunday, sliced them up, and kept them in the fridge for quick lunches between classes this week. Held up way better than I thought it would, and it’s way cheaper than ordering pizza delivery near campus. SO good even cold tbh.
I’ve been a lifelong pineapple on pizza hater, but my partner begged me to make this so I caved. Hate to admit it… this actually slaps. The sweet pineapple with the salty Canadian bacon? I get the hype now. Don’t tell my friends I said that though.
Made this for my grandkids when they came to visit over the weekend, and it tasted just like the Hawaiian pizza my late husband and I used to get on our date nights back in the 70s. Simple, tasty, no fancy ingredients—just good, comforting food. I’ll be adding this to my regular recipe rotation.
Game changer! I swapped the regular ham for turkey bacon to cut a few calories, and used a whole wheat crust, and it still tasted absolutely indulgent. 25 minute cook time is perfect for busy weeknights when I don’t feel like spending an hour in the kitchen after work.
Made this for our weekly D&D game night over the weekend, and the whole table went crazy for it. Only gripe is I wish I’d made two pies because it was gone in 10 minutes flat. Next time I’m doubling the recipe for sure.
Tried this last night and it was good, but I think I messed up the cheese? I used a pre-shredded mozzarella that had that anti-caking coating on it, and it didn’t melt as smooth as I wanted. Still tasty, just not as gooey as I hoped.
I run a little weekend pop-up pizza stand in my small town, and I tested this recipe as a special earlier today. Sold out of Hawaiian slices in 45 minutes! People loved that it wasn’t overloaded with sauce, and the pineapple chunks were the perfect size, not those tiny canned bits you get at chain pizza places.
My 7 year old is the pickiest eater on the planet, and she ate three slices of this without complaining once. That’s basically a miracle in our house. I let her help sprinkle the cheese on top, which I think made her even more excited to eat it. Will definitely be making this on repeat.
Made this before a big day hike last weekend, sliced it up and packed it in our backpacks for a summit snack. It held up great even after a few hours of hiking, wasn’t soggy, and gave us the perfect carb boost to make it to the top. Way better than boring trail mix.
Book club potluck last night, I brought this pizza and everyone asked for the recipe! One of my friends is gluten free, so I made a gluten free crust version for her, and she said it was the best gluten free pizza she’s ever had. The flavor is so classic and comforting, it works for basically any occasion.
This tastes exactly like the classic Hawaiian pizza I remember getting at the local pizza parlor when I was a kid in the 90s. No weird fancy add-ons, no artisanal twist, just straight up perfect classic flavor. The cook time is spot on too—my crust was golden and crispy right at the 25 minute mark.
As a single dad working two jobs, I don’t have a ton of time for fancy cooking. This recipe was so easy to throw together after work, my teen loved it, and clean up was minimal. 10/10, perfect for busy weeknights when you need a win at dinner time.
This is great as written, but if you love spicy food like I do, add a drizzle of hot honey on top after it comes out of the oven. I know it sounds crazy, but the sweet-spicy combo with the pineapple and ham is next level. Trust me on this.
I’ve literally never cooked anything that didn’t come out of a microwave before, and I pulled this off! It was so easy, the directions didn’t have any weird fancy cooking terms I didn’t understand, and my roommates thought I ordered takeout. Win for me!
I usually avoid canned pineapple like the plague because it tastes too metallic to me, but I gave this a shot with fresh pineapple and it was incredible. Way brighter, sweeter, and juicier than the canned stuff. Would highly recommend splurging on a fresh pineapple if you can swing it.
Total budget friendly win! I already had most of the ingredients in my fridge and pantry, so this cost me like $5 total to make a whole pie, compared to $18 for a takeout Hawaiian pizza near my apartment. Tasted way better too. Already added this to my weekly rotation of cheap, easy dinners.