Gluten-Free Hawaiian Pizza

This gluten-free Hawaiian pizza recipe combines homemade pizza crust, savory pizza sauce, plenty of cheese with classic ham, pineapple, and bacon. It’s cheesy, smoky, and unbelievably good!

I’ll just say it: pizza night is the BEST night.

We’ve been having a GREAT time with all kinds of gluten-free pizzas over the last few months, trying new combinations, and making some classics. Though this one is definitely controversial (not everyone is a pineapple fan!), I’m guessing you’re here because you are on Team Pineapple On Pizza. Me too!

Made with our homemade pizza dough, this gluten-free Hawaiian pizza recipe is jam-packed with ham & pineapple, but we also like to add another delicious topping that you takes this pizza to the next level… 

Simple Ingredients To Start

So what is on Hawaiian pizza? The main toppings are ham and pineapple or bacon and pineapple. But let’s take a look at everything you’ll need for this recipe:

• Gluten-Free Pizza Dough. We’re gluten-free so we’re starting with our homemade gluten-free pizza crust. Otherwise, you’ll need a 12-inch pizza crust (store-bought, or homemade!)
• Olive Oil. We’ll use olive oil to shape the pizza dough, and brush a bit on the crust at the end for a prettier look.
• Pizza Sauce. Use your favorite store-bought or homemade pizza sauce. Red sauce is a must here!
• Mozzarella Cheese. You’ll need plenty of mozzarella cheese!
• Ham. Use whatever ham you like, whether it’s leftover ham from the holidays, some diced ham steak, or even deli ham! (You can also use Canadian bacon)
• Pineapple. I love fresh pineapple the most, but we’ve also made it with canned & frozen pineapple in a pinch (see the recipe notes or FAQ for tips!)
• Bacon. Some Hawaiian pizza recipes use just ham or just bacon, but I find the BEST Hawaiian pizza has both. So, we’re going for it! Smoky, crispy bacon is just the perfect finishing touch!
• Some Goodies On Top. Then, you’ll finish this ham & pineapple pizza with salt, pepper, and your favorite extras–parmesan, oregano, parsley, red pepper flakes, etc.

How To Make Gluten-Free Hawaiian Pizza, Step By Step

As always, you can find the full recipe with ingredient amounts, detailed instructions, and tips in the recipe card below.

1. Preheat & Prep. To start, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a pizza pan or sheet pan with parchment paper, and drizzle with 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil.
2. Par-Bake Pizza Crust. Pat the pizza dough out into a 12-inch circle. Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes. (If using pre-made crust, you can skip this step.)
3. Spread With Sauce. Carefully, spread 1/3-1/2 cup pizza sauce onto the pre-baked crust, leaving a small border around the edge.
4. Add Toppings. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese. Top with ham, pineapple, and bacon. Add 1/2 cup remaining mozzarella cheese.
5. Bake Pizza in preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the crust is just golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
6. Garnish. If desired, brush the freshly baked crust with olive oil. Sprinkle with dried or fresh parsley, a pinch of coarse salt, and a little black pepper on top of the pizza. Feel free to add additional garnish, such as parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, a little oregano, or green onions, to taste.
7. Serve & Store. Cut pizza into 8 equal pieces and enjoy warm. Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 days.

FAQ + Tips And Tricks For The Best Hawaiian Pizza

Can I Use Another Gluten-Free Crust? Yes. While we recommend our homemade pizza crust any time you can make it, you can use store-bought gluten-free pizza dough (like Trader Joe’s or Manini’s), or you can use a pre-made gluten-free pizza crust, like Schar, Udi’s, etc. You can even use cauliflower crust, if you like it.

Try A Pizza Pan! Sheet pans will absolutely work, but if you make a lot of pizza, like we do, we can’t recommend these pizza pans enough. They’re easy to clean, cook evenly, and they’re easy to store. They make REALLY good pizza, even without a pizza stone. Win-win-win! 

Can I Use Frozen Pineapple or Canned Pineapple For Hawaiian Pizza? Yes! Fresh pineapple will give you the freshest flavor, but you can absolutely use canned pineapple tidbits or frozen pineapple instead. If using canned pineapple, drain as much liquid as possible to avoid making the pizza soggy. To use frozen pineapple, thaw the pineapple first to avoid adding extra liquid to the pizza.

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