Hawaiian pizza is a type of pizza characterized by its combination of sweet and savory flavors, typically featuring a tomato sauce base, mozzarella cheese, ham (or Canadian bacon), and pineapple chunks. The sweetness of the pineapple contrasts with the saltiness of the ham and the richness of the cheese. While the name suggests a Hawaiian origin, the pizza is actually credited to Canada, specifically to Sam Panopoulos, a Greek-born Canadian restaurateur who created it in 1962.
