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Cuban Pizza is cheesy and delicious with a thicker and sweeter crust. Also called Pizza Cubana, this traditional Cuban sandwich pizza recipe is easy to make with a few simple ingredients. It’s my go-to meal when I'm craving comfort food.
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Pizza Cubana Recipe

Cuban Pizza is cheesy and delicious with a thicker and sweeter crust. Also called Pizza Cubana, this traditional Cuban sandwich pizza recipe is easy to make with a few simple ingredients. It’s my go-to meal when I'm craving comfort food.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Resting Time30 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban
Keyword: Cuban Pizza, Pizza Cubana
Servings: 4
Author: Izzy

Equipment

Ingredients

Cuban Pizza Dough:

  • 1 packet active dry yeast 2 ¼ teaspoons
  • 1 cup warm water 110-120°F
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Toppings

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/3 cup tomato sauce (or pizza sauce)
  • 1 cup Swiss cheese shredded
  • 1/2 onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup diced ham, or chorizo sausage, or pepperoni
  • optional chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Whisk together yeast, sugar, and warm water in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  • Mix together flour and salt. Add olive oil, yeast mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon until the dough just begins to come together.
  • Knead the dough by hand for about 5 minutes until it’s soft and elastic. Place the dough in a greased mixing bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise for about 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Grease a 9-inch round baking pan with olive oil. Place the dough into the pan. Stretch the dough by gently flattening the dough ball. Use a fork to poke holes across the surface of the dough.
  • Brush the dough with olive oil. Spread tomato sauce evenly on top of the dough.
  • Add swiss cheese, distributing it evenly over the surface.
  • Add sliced onions and diced meat on top of the cheese.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted, and the crust is golden brown.
  • Remove the pizza from the oven, and transfer to a cutting board.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley or basil. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can make the dough ahead of time. Let it rise first, and then wrap with plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe bag. Thaw in the refrigerator and then bring it to room temperature before using.
  • To reheat leftover pizza, bake it in the oven for about 5 minutes or until the crust is crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 487mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 318IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 4mg