Homemade Hawaiian Pizza with Ham, Pineapple and Garlic Crust

This homemade Hawaiian pizza brings together the classic combination of salty ham and sweet pineapple on a perfectly crispy, garlicky crust. The dough is stretched and shaped by hand, then topped with marinara, mozzarella, Parmesan, ham, pineapple and thinly sliced shallot. A brush of olive oil and a sprinkle of garlic powder on the edges create an irresistible crust that’s golden and crisp.

Whether you’re a longtime fan of Hawaiian pizza or trying it for the first time, this recipe is simple to follow and delivers big flavor. Serve it as a fun weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. For an extra kick, add chili flakes or your favorite hot sauce.

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Ingredients

8 ounce Smoked Deli HamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Mozzarella CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Parmesan Cheese BlockView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Pizza DoughView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce PineappleView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit ShallotView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

5 ounce Marinara SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 teaspoon (tsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Adjust rack to top position (top and middle positions for 4 servings) and preheat oven to 475°F. Wash and dry produce. Remove each piece of dough from packaging and place on a plate. Drizzle both pieces with olive oil; shape each piece into a ball. (Tip: Rub your hands with nonstick cooking spray or olive oil to prevent sticking.) Evenly sprinkle another drizzle of olive oil over dough balls. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
2. While dough rests, halve, peel and thinly slice shallot. Roughly chop ham. Drain and roughly chop pineapple. Grate Parmesan over a small bowl.
3. Once dough has rested 20 minutes, line a baking sheet (two baking sheets for 4 servings) with parchment paper. Carefully press and stretch each dough ball into a rough oval shape and place on one side of prepared sheet (you’ll have two ovals per baking sheet). Tip: If needed, use a rolling pin to help roll out dough. Cover dough with a clean kitchen towel and let rest 15 minutes more. Tip: This will make stretching the dough into a larger shape even easier!
4. Once dough has rested 15 minutes, using oiled hands, press and stretch dough on baking sheet into larger oval shapes, about 10 inches long and 5-6 inches wide. Spread dough with as much marinara as you like; sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan. Top with as much shallot, ham and pineapple as you like. Drizzle or brush edges of dough with olive oil and season with salt, pepper and as much garlic powder as you like.
5. Bake pizzas on top rack until crusts are golden brown and crisp, 14-18 minutes. (For 4 servings, bake on top and middle racks, swapping rack positions halfway through.)
6. Slice pizzas as desired. Divide pizzas between plates and serve. For an extra kick, sprinkle with chili flakes or your favorite hot sauce from your pantry!

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use pre-shredded mozzarella?

Yes, pre-shredded mozzarella works fine, but freshly grated melts better.

Can I make this pizza gluten-free?

You can substitute gluten-free pizza dough, but adjust baking time as needed.

How do I store leftovers?

Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or toaster oven for best results.