Description
Savory Hawaiian pizza grilled cheese sandwich blends tropical flavors with melty comfort in a crispy, golden embrace. Layers of ham, pineapple, and gooey cheese melt together, promising pure satisfaction for anyone craving a delightful twist on classic comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Base:
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
Main Protein and Cheese:
- 2 slices ham
- 2 slices swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 g) mozzarella cheese
Toppings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup (60 g) pineapple chunks
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp (5 ml) dried oregano
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a skillet or griddle by heating it over medium-low temperature, ensuring an even cooking surface for the sandwich.
- Softly spread butter on one side of each sourdough bread slice, creating a golden crispy exterior when grilled.
- Layer swiss cheese and ham on the non-buttered side of one bread slice, creating a robust protein and cheese foundation.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the ham, allowing for maximum melting potential.
- Distribute pineapple chunks evenly across the cheese layer, ensuring balanced tropical flavor in each bite.
- Drizzle olive oil over the pineapple and dust with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to enhance the overall taste profile.
- Carefully place the second bread slice on top, buttered side facing outward, creating a complete sandwich structure.
- Transfer the assembled sandwich to the heated skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until bread turns a rich golden-brown and cheese melts completely.
- Remove from heat, let rest for 1-2 minutes to allow cheese to set, then slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Soften butter slightly before spreading to ensure even, smooth coverage on bread for consistent golden-brown crispiness.
- Use fresh pineapple chunks for brighter, more vibrant tropical flavor compared to canned varieties, which can be overly sweet.
- Adjust heat carefully during grilling to prevent burning while allowing complete cheese melting, creating perfect gooey texture inside crispy exterior.
- Experiment with alternative cheese combinations like provolone or aged cheddar for different flavor profiles while maintaining classic Hawaiian pizza essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 585
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1050 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg