Ham and Mushroom Pizza (with Store-Bought Pizza Dough)
Ham and Mushroom Pizza is what happens when you raid the fridge, skip the extra dishes, and somehow end up with something amazing. Store-bought dough, a little ham, some mushrooms (strategically diced for faster cooking and fewer complaints), and plenty of melty mozzarella—an easy, no-fuss dinner everyone actually loves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: serves 4
- Category: Dinner
Ingredients
- 1 ball store-bought pizza dough (Trader Joe’s ready-made dough is about 1 pound/16 ounces)
- 1/2 cup tomato purée (or canned crushed tomatoes)
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoon olive oil, plus extra for brushing
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 portobello mushroom, diced (or 3–4 cremini mushrooms, diced)
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup deli ham, cut in pieces
- Fresh basil leaves or other fresh herbs (optional: thyme, parsley, or basil)
Instructions
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Remove the store-bought pizza dough from its packaging and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a cloth or plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes to an hour. This allows the gluten to relax, making it easier to stretch on the work surface.
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Preheat to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats to ensure a crispy crust.
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In a small bowl, mix the tomato purée, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. No need to cook it—the high heat of the oven will do all the work for you.
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Use your hands to stretch the dough directly on the baking tray or pizza pan into a thin, round or oval shape.
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Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving about a 1/2-inch border. In a bowl, mix the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, mushrooms, shallots, and ham. Evenly distribute this mixture over the dough. Brush edges with olive oil.
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Transfer the pizza to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown, the cheese is bubbly, and the toppings are cooked.
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Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle fresh basil leaves or other fresh herbs on top. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
You can reheat pizza in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, but my absolute favorite way—and a total game changer—is using a skillet. I’ll link to my video, but here’s the gist: place cold pizza slices in a skillet over medium heat. After about a minute, add a couple of teaspoons of water to the pan, then quickly cover it with a lid. The steam melts the cheese while the bottom crisps up, sometimes making the leftover slice taste as good as fresh pizza. Seriously, I used to hate reheated pizza, but this method changed everything.
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