Ham and cheese is a classic combination that everyone loves, especially in this creamy, cheesy Ham and Cheese Pizza recipe that makes a yummy and easy family dinner!
Ham and Cheese Pizza
Sometimes you just need a little quick and easy comfort food at the end of a long day. And, seriously, after a long day, it's SUPER important that it's EASY! Like this Ham and Cheese Pizza Recipe. Super easy. Super comforting. Ham and cheese is such a classic combination that it doesn't even need an introduction. And put it on a pizza? BOOM. Comfort food perfection.
You will love it. Your kids will love it. You'll all even enjoy the leftovers!
To make this Ham and Cheese, you'll be making a roux for the cheese sauce out of butter, flour, milk, and cheese. The recipe calls for pre-made refrigerated crust, but if you have a favorite homemade pizza crust recipe, that will work too.
You'll also need a pizza pan or baking sheet. After I made this recipe, I bought an air crisper pan to make this Barbecue Ranch Chicken Pizza and WOAH! What a difference it made! I'd really really REALLY recommend this air crisper one. I bought one on a whim, and it is AMAZING. Crispy pizza crust, which if you've ever made a pizza with a soggy crust, you know is a big deal. We've also started cooking french fries and anything else we want to have a little crispiness to it. Get one now HERE from Amazon if you don't have one! You'll thank me later!
Top the pizza with diced ham from leftovers, pre-diced at the store, or even a ham steak that you diced up, and your favorite cheese for a comfy cozy, quick and easy Ham and Cheese Pizza dinner!
Ham and Cheese Pizza Recipe
Ham and Cheese Pizza
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pizza dough (store bought or homemade)
- Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 3 ½ cups shredded cheese divided
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cups diced ham
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oven to 475°F. Lightly grease a large 14-16" pizza dish.
- Using a rolling pin, roll out your pizza dough until desired size and thickness is reached. Carefully transfer to pizza pan and adjust accordingly.
- Using your fingers, push dents into the surface of the dough to prevent bubbling. Brush the surface lightly with olive oil to prevent the toppings from making the dough soggy.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add flour to hot butter. Stir to combine. Allow to heat back up for a minute.
- Begin slowly adding milk, a tablespoon or two at a time, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Cook and stir until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes.
- Add 1½ cups shredded cheese and stir until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes more. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour cheese sauce on pizza crust. Top with ham and remaining shredded cheese.
- Sprinkle on parsley for garnish.
- Bake 13 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze before baking: Assemble the pizza fully on a pan (dough, sauce, toppings), then wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil. Freeze for up to 2 months. Bake straight from frozen at 475°F, adding a few extra minutes to the bake time until the crust is golden and cooked through.
- Freeze After Baking: Allow pizza to cool completely, then slice and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Place in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 2 months. To reheat from frozen, bake at 350°F in the oven or air fryer until heated through.
- Reheating: Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through, or in the air fryer for a few minutes to crisp the crust. The microwave works in a pinch, but the crust will be softer.
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