Tropical Paradise Pizza
Indulge in the flavors of Hawaii with this Tropical Paradise Pizza, an easy and delicious twist on the classic Maui Zaui. This pizza features a delightful combination of creamy mozzarella and provolone cheeses, fresh vegetables, juicy pineapple, and savory Canadian bacon, all atop a perfectly baked Boboli crust. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun weekend gathering, you can personalize the sauce with either a garlic-olive oil base or your choice of marinara or a signature Polynesian sauce. Each bite transports you to a sunny beach paradise!
N/A
Servings
400
Calories
19
Ingredients
Ingredients
Boboli pizza crust
1 (Ready to use)
Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup (Shredded)
Provolone cheese, shredded
1/2 cup (Shredded)
Roma tomatoes
2-3 (Sliced and peppered)
Red onion
1/4 cup (Chopped)
Green onions
2 (Chopped)
Pineapple rings
3 (Sliced)
Canadian bacon
4-5 slices (Cut into quarters)
Cooked bacon
3 slices (Crumble)
Olive oil
2 teaspoons (For brushing)
Garlic
1 clove (Minced)
Orange juice
1 tablespoon (Freshly squeezed)
Garlic
1 small clove (Minced)
Olive oil
1/2 teaspoon (For sauce)
Ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon (N/A)
Brown sugar
1 tablespoon (N/A)
Pineapple juice
2 tablespoons (N/A)
Sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon (N/A)
Salt
Dash (For seasoning)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
2
In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons of olive oil with 1 clove of minced garlic. Brush this mixture over the Boboli pizza crust for an aromatic base. Alternatively, spread your favorite marinara sauce or Polynesian sauce evenly across the crust.
3
Evenly distribute the shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese over the prepared crust.
4
Layer the sliced roma tomatoes and sprinkle with freshly cracked pepper to enhance the flavor.
5
Add the chopped red onion and green onions for a crisp texture and refreshing taste.
6
Place the pineapple rings on the pizza and scatter the quartered Canadian bacon and crumbled cooked bacon pieces on top.
7
In a small bowl, mix together the orange juice, minced garlic, olive oil, ground ginger, brown sugar, pineapple juice, and sweet chili sauce. Drizzle this over the assembled pizza for an extra punch of tropical flavor.
8
Sprinkle a dash of salt over the toppings, then carefully place the pizza in the preheated oven.
9
Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and melted to your liking.
10
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a minute before slicing. Serve hot and enjoy your Tropical Paradise Pizza!
Nutrition Information
16.7g
Fat
46.7g
Carbs
21.7g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tropical Paradise Pizza?
It is a Hawaiian-inspired pizza featuring mozzarella, provolone, pineapple, Canadian bacon, and a tropical drizzle on a Boboli crust.
What temperature should the oven be preheated to?
The oven should be preheated to 450°F (232°C).
What type of pizza crust is recommended?
The recipe uses a ready-to-use Boboli pizza crust.
How long does it take to bake the pizza?
Bake the pizza for 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
What cheeses are used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for a half cup each of shredded mozzarella and shredded provolone cheese.
How do you prepare the garlic-olive oil base?
Combine 2 teaspoons of olive oil with 1 clove of minced garlic and brush it over the crust.
Can I use other sauces for the base?
Yes, you can spread marinara sauce or Polynesian sauce evenly across the crust as an alternative.
How should the Roma tomatoes be prepared?
Slice the Roma tomatoes and sprinkle them with freshly cracked pepper.
What kind of onions are included?
The pizza includes 1/4 cup of chopped red onion and 2 chopped green onions.
How is the pineapple prepared?
The recipe uses 3 pineapple rings, which should be sliced.
How do you prepare the Canadian bacon?
The 4-5 slices of Canadian bacon should be cut into quarters.
What other type of bacon is used?
In addition to Canadian bacon, the recipe uses 3 slices of crumbled cooked bacon.
What ingredients are in the tropical drizzle?
The drizzle consists of orange juice, minced garlic, olive oil, ground ginger, brown sugar, pineapple juice, and sweet chili sauce.
How much ground ginger is in the tropical drizzle?
The recipe uses 1/8 teaspoon of ground ginger.
How much brown sugar is in the drizzle?
One tablespoon of brown sugar is used in the drizzle.
What juices are used in the sauce?
The sauce uses 1 tablespoon of orange juice and 2 tablespoons of pineapple juice.
Is there salt in the recipe?
Yes, a dash of salt is sprinkled over the toppings before baking.
How many calories are in one serving?
There are 400 calories per serving.
What is the fat content of the pizza?
The pizza contains 16.7g of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
There are 46.7g of carbohydrates per serving.
What is the protein content?
The pizza provides 21.7g of protein per serving.
Is this a quick dinner option?
Yes, it is tagged as a quick dinner and an easy recipe ideal for weeknights.
What classic pizza is this recipe based on?
It is described as a twist on the classic Maui Zaui pizza.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are a total of 19 ingredients listed for this pizza.
How long should the pizza cool before slicing?
Let the pizza cool for about a minute before slicing and serving.
What kind of garlic is used?
The recipe uses fresh minced garlic in both the base and the tropical drizzle.
How much sweet chili sauce is required?
The recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of sweet chili sauce for the drizzle.
Is this recipe suitable for families?
Yes, it is tagged for family meals and gatherings.
What color onions are used?
Both red onions and green onions are used for flavor and texture.
Is the crust pre-baked?
The Boboli crust is ready to use but is baked with the toppings for 10-15 minutes.