Description
Crispy Hawaiian pizza grilled cheese sandwich blends classic comfort with tropical zest. Melted cheese, tangy pineapple, and savory ham create a mouthwatering fusion you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Protein:
- 4 sandwich slices cheddar cheese
- 4 slices Canadian bacon
Main Bread Component:
- 4 slices sourdough or white bread
Toppings and Spreads:
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) pizza sauce
- 4 pineapple rings, patted dry
- Butter (as needed for spreading)
Instructions
- Warm a cooking surface over medium heat, ensuring even temperature distribution across the griddle or skillet.
- Generously coat one exterior side of each bread slice with softened butter for optimal golden crispiness.
- Position the first bread slice butter-side down on the heated surface, creating a foundational layer for the sandwich.
- Distribute pizza sauce smoothly across the bread’s exposed surface, covering it completely with a thin, even layer.
- Arrange Canadian bacon slices over the sauce, creating a savory protein base for the sandwich.
- Layer pineapple rings strategically atop the Canadian bacon, ensuring complete coverage and balanced flavor distribution.
- Place Cheddar cheese slices over the pineapple, allowing them to slightly melt and bind the ingredients together.
- Crown the sandwich with the second bread slice, positioning the buttered side facing upward.
- Grill the sandwich for 3-4 minutes, monitoring the bottom slice until it transforms into a rich, golden-brown crust.
- Delicately flip the sandwich using a spatula, revealing the perfectly toasted first side.
- Continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes, ensuring the second side becomes equally crisp and the cheese melts completely.
- Transfer the finished sandwich to a cutting board, allowing brief cooling time to set the melted ingredients.
- Optional: Slice the sandwich diagonally for easier handling and more attractive presentation.
- Serve immediately while warm, embracing the harmonious blend of sweet, smoky, and cheesy flavors.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality bread with sturdy texture to prevent sogginess and maintain crispy grilled cheese structure.
- Select ripe, fresh pineapple rings or drain canned pineapple thoroughly to avoid excess moisture ruining sandwich’s crispness.
- Grate cheese instead of using slices for more even melting and better coverage across the sandwich.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like mozzarella or smoked Gouda for unique flavor profiles while maintaining classic Hawaiian pizza essence.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1030 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg