Recipes

Ham and Piñata Pineapple Pizza

04/03/2015

Quick and easy ham and pineapple pineapple pizza
A classic combination, this pizza is ready to serve in less than 20 minutes.

This quick and easy Hawaiian-style pizza is a classic combination of salty ham and fresh, sweet pineapple.

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 1/2 Piñata pineapple
  • 1 large ready-made pizza base
  • 200g shaved ham
  • 1/3 cup tomato paste
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella
  • 1/2 green capsicum, finely diced
  • Fresh basil leaves to garnish (optional)
  • Salt and pepper

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 220°C. Place pizza base on lined oven tray.
  • Peel pineapple and discard skin. Dice fruit.
  • Using the back of a spoon, spread tomato paste evenly over pizza base.
  • Scatter ham over base, followed by pineapple, capsicum and grated cheese. Season well and place in oven.
  • Cook for 12-15 minutes until cheese has melted and topping is bubbling.
  • Remove from oven and scatter torn basil leaves if using.

Tip: Replace the basil with coriander if you prefer a more pungent taste.