Hawaiian Luau Pizza

Name: Hawaiian Luau Pizza
Yield: 8 servings of 2
Ingredients: 1 pkg (11 oz) refrigerated thin crust pizza crust (see Cook’s Tip); 1 12-oz (350 g) piece deli ham; 2 green onions with tops, divided; 1 large jalapeño; 3/4 cup (175 mL) ketchup; 1 tbsp (30 mL) Smoky Applewood Rub; 1 garlic clove, pressed; 8 slices cheddar cheese (4 oz/125 g); 3/4 cup (175 mL) canned pineapple tidbits, drained

The sweet and smoky flavors in this pizza are sure to make it a favorite.

Ingredients

1 pkg (11 oz) refrigerated thin crust pizza crust (see Cook’s Tip)
1 12-oz (350 g) piece deli ham
2 green onions with tops, divided
1 large jalapeño
3/4 cup (175 mL) ketchup
1 tbsp (30 mL) Smoky Applewood Rub
1 garlic clove, pressed
8 slices cheddar cheese (4 oz/125 g)
3/4 cup (175 mL) canned pineapple tidbits, drained

Directions

Preheat oven to 425ºF (220ºC). Lightly brush Large Bar Pan with canola oil using Chef’s Silicone Basting Brush. Unroll dough onto bottom of pan, gently stretching and pressing dough to cover bottom. Bake 12–14 minutes or until deep golden brown.
Meanwhile, dice ham into 1/2-in. (1-cm) pieces using Utility Knife. Thinly slice green onions; set tops aside in (1-cup/250-mL) Prep Bowl for garnish. Finely chop jalapeño using Food Chopper. Combine ham, onion bottoms, jalapeño, ketchup, rub and garlic pressed with Garlic Press in Classic Batter Bowl. Mix well using Small Mix ‘N Scraper®. Stack cheese slices; cut in half diagonally for a total of 16 triangles using Pizza Cutter.
Remove pan from oven to Stackable Cooling Rack. Evenly top crust with ham mixture, pineapple and cheese slices. Bake 5–6 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove pan from oven to cooling rack. Cut pizza into 16 pieces using Pizza Cutter. Sprinkle with reserved green onion tops.

Yield:

8 servings of 2

Nutrients per serving:

U.S. Nutrients per serving: Calories 250, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 1270 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 14 g

Cook's Tips:

If desired, a 13.8-oz (283-g) package of refrigerated pizza crust can be substituted for the refrigerated thin crust dough. For a less spicy version, remove seeds from jalapeño.