PINEAPPLE, HAM & BASIL PIZZA

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This is an adopted recipe that I found to be an incredible blend of flavors. The basil is so fresh with the sweetness of the pineapple and saltiness of the feta and ham. I used a refrigerated pizza crust, but homemade would just make it better.

Provided by Ms B.

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 recipe pizza dough, your favorite recipe
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup walnuts, broken
1 tablespoon fresh basil, slivered
1/4 cup deli ham, cut in fine shreds
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
5 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Use a well-seasoned heavy cast iron skillet, at least 12" in diameter.
  • Preheat oven to 450 F (very HOT).
  • Toss grated mozzarella cheese with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil into skillet.
  • Press dough into pan.
  • Spread mozzarella over crust then follow in this order with: pineapple, ham, basil, walnuts, feta.
  • Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil on top.
  • Put into very hot preheated oven - bake for about 20 minutes.
  • Use a spatula to lift edge of crust to check that it is golden and crisp.
  • Remove when done to your liking, transfer to platter, slice and serve.

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