Pineapple, Ham & Basil Pizza

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.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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