Easy Hawaiian Pizza
Make easy homemade Hawaiian pizza with fresh pineapple and lean ham. Quick recipe with healthier swaps for better nutrition.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce (no added sugar)
- 2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 6 ounces lean ham, diced into small cubes
- 1.5 cups fresh pineapple chunks, patted dry
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 475°F and position the rack in the lower third of the oven.
- 2
Stretch the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on a lightly oiled pizza pan or baking sheet, working gently from the center outward.
- 3
Brush the entire dough surface with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, coating evenly.
- 4
Spread the tomato sauce in an even layer across the dough, leaving about 1/2 inch around the edges for the crust.
- 5
Sprinkle the oregano, garlic powder, and half of the salt and pepper over the sauce.
- 6
Distribute the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly across the sauce, using about 1.5 cups total.
- 7
Scatter the diced ham pieces across the cheese in an even distribution.
- 8
Arrange the pineapple chunks across the pizza, pressing them gently so they don't roll off during baking.
- 9
Distribute the diced red bell pepper and sliced red onion evenly over the top.
- 10
Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over all the toppings.
- 11
Sprinkle the remaining black pepper and sea salt across the surface.
- 12
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese bubbles at the edges.
- 13
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes before slicing.
- 14
Garnish with fresh basil if desired, then cut into 8 slices and serve immediately.
Variations & Substitutions
| Ingredient | Substitute | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Regular mozzarella cheese | Part-skim or low-fat mozzarella | Reduces saturated fat and calories while maintaining the classic melty cheese texture |
| Traditional pizza dough | Whole wheat or cauliflower crust | Increases fiber content and provides more sustained blood sugar control |
| Canned pineapple in syrup | Fresh pineapple chunks, patted dry | Eliminates added sugars and reduces liquid that makes crust soggy |
| Regular ham | Canadian bacon or nitrate-free ham | Reduces sodium and eliminates processed nitrates linked to inflammation |
| Full-fat tomato sauce | No-sugar-added tomato sauce with herbs | Controls added sugars and provides pure tomato flavor without fillers |
Recommended Equipment
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Nutrition Information
Per serving (serves 4)
| Calories | 485 |
| Total Fat | 15g |
| Saturated Fat | 6g |
| Cholesterol | 38mg |
| Sodium | 980mg |
| Carbohydrates | 54g |
| Fiber | 4g |
| Sugar | 6g |
| Protein | 30g |
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