Can I use fresh mozzarella for Hawaiian Pineapple Pizza with Crispy Bacon Recipe?

Fresh mozzarella tends to have too much moisture, which can make the pizza soggy. For this recipe, low-moisture shredded mozzarella is best.

Do I have to use pineapple on this pizza?

While pineapple is traditional for Hawaiian pizza, you can substitute it with mango, sliced peaches, or even thin apple slices for a different sweet twist. Just dry the fruit to avoid sogginess.

How do I prevent my pizza crust from becoming soggy?

Patting your pineapple dry and poking holes in the dough before baking are key steps. Also, baking on a hot pizza stone helps create a crisp bottom crust, while brushing the crust with garlic butter after the first bake keeps the edges crispy.

Can I make this pizza ahead of time and freeze it?

Absolutely! You can freeze fully baked slices wrapped tightly, keeping them fresh for up to 3 months. Just thaw in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven for best texture.

Hawaiian Pineapple Pizza with Crispy Bacon

Description

A delicious homemade Hawaiian Pizza featuring a crispy garlic butter Parmesan crust topped with savory ham, juicy pineapple chunks, crispy bacon, and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfectly balanced with a touch of sweetness and savory flavors, this pizza is baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Pizza

1 lb. pizza dough, at room temp
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1/2 cup sliced or diced cooked ham (3-4 oz.)
8 oz. pineapple chunks, drained and sliced thinner
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. Place a pizza stone inside while heating if you have one 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 sheet or pizza peel. Poke holes in the dough using a fork to prevent bubbling.
Add Toppings: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Add the sliced ham, prepared pineapple slices, and crumbled bacon evenly over the cheese.
Bake Pizza: Bake the pizza for 13 minutes until the crust is mostly cooked and cheese is melting.
Brush Garlic Butter: Mix the melted butter with Parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Brush this mixture over the crust edge of the partially baked pizza.
Finish Baking: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 3 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, and oregano over the pizza. Slice into 8 pieces and serve warm.

Notes

Use store-bought refrigerated pizza dough for convenience or prepare homemade dough for better flavor.
Low moisture whole milk mozzarella cheese is ideal for melting; avoid fresh mozzarella as it is too wet.
For added smoky flavor, mix half pizza sauce and half barbecue sauce on the pizza.
Ham or Canadian bacon works best as the meat topping; leftover ham can be repurposed.
Always drain and pat dry pineapple slices to prevent soggy crust.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat, cover leftover slices with foil and bake at 275 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes to restore texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 660 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