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Tropical Hawaiian Pizza Dip

Tropical Hawaiian Pizza Dip: A Must-Try Party Appetizer

Tropical Hawaiian Pizza Dip is a creamy, no-bake appetizer that combines sweet pineapple and savory ham.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Pizza Sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese can substitute with cheddar
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Grated Parmesan avoid powdered versions
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Chopped Ham can substitute with Canadian bacon or vegetarian option
  • 1 cup Diced Pineapple well-drained
  • 1/4 cup Finely Diced Purple Onion can substitute with yellow or white onion
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning or a mix of dried herbs
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder can replace with fresh minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
For Dipping
  • 1 package Dippers choose from crackers, Frito Scoops, French bread, or Melba Toast

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, purple onion, and garlic powder.
  3. Transfer the creamy mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  4. Layer the remaining shredded mozzarella, chopped ham, and diced pineapple on top.
  5. Sprinkle Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes over the toppings.
  6. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes until bubbly and slightly browned.
  7. Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving with your choice of dippers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 10gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for best texture. Adjust baking time based on pan size.

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