Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Hawaiian Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich that combines melty mozzarella, savory ham, sweet pineapple, and optional pizza sauce between golden toasted bread slices. Perfect for a quick lunch or fulfilling snack with a tropical twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 8 slices bread (White or whole wheat)
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (About 4 oz.)
Meat
- 1 cup diced ham (About 6 oz.)
Fruit
- 1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained (About 8 oz.)
Sauce
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce (Optional)
Butter
- 4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick)
Instructions
- Preheat the Pan: Start by heating your frying pan or skillet over medium heat to ensure it’s hot enough to crisp the bread and melt the cheese evenly.
- Butter the Bread: While the pan heats up, spread butter on one side of each bread slice. This will help create a golden, crispy exterior.
- Assemble Cheese Layer: On the unbuttered side of four bread slices, evenly layer half of the shredded mozzarella cheese. This base will melt beautifully inside the sandwich.
- Add Ham and Pineapple: Add a generous layer of diced ham over the cheese, then top with drained pineapple chunks to give the sandwich its signature sweet and savory flavor.
- Optional Sauce Layer: If using pizza sauce, spread it on the unbuttered side of the remaining four bread slices, then place them on top of the assembled sandwiches so the buttered sides face outward.
- Cook the Sandwiches: Place the assembled sandwiches in the hot skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side until the bread turns golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.
- Flip and Continue Cooking: Carefully flip each sandwich with a spatula and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the other side is also golden brown and the cheese is fully melted inside.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the pan and let them cool for a minute. Slice them in half and serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use whole wheat bread for a healthier alternative.
- Drain pineapple well to avoid soggy sandwiches.
- Pizza sauce is optional but adds extra flavor.
- Butter the bread generously for crispy, golden crusts.
- Adjust ham quantity according to preference or substitute with turkey for variation.
- Serve with a side salad or chips for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Hawaiian pizza, grilled cheese, ham and pineapple sandwich, easy lunch, melty cheese sandwich, quick sandwich
