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pizza inspired by the traditional Cubano sandwich

Pizza Cubano

Pizza Cubano is a tasty twist on the Cubano sandwich. Made with store-bought pizza dough, shredded chicken, ham, caramelized onions, and Monterey jack.
Author Vianney Rodriguez

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium TX 1015 Sweet Onion, or white onion sliced
  • 1 pkg refrigerated pizza dough
  • Non-stick spray
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 2 tablespoon mustard
  • 2 cups store-bought rotisserie chicken shredded
  • 4 slices deli ham
  • 2 cups Monterrey Jack shredded cheese
  • 1/4 cup cilantro

Instructions

  1. In a sauté pan over medium heat add olive oil, onions, and salt. Cook the onions until they are caramelized, about 20 minutes, stirring often. Remove pan from heat and set aside.
  2. Once onions have caramelized, preheat oven to 450 degrees. Liberally spray baking sheet with nonstick spray. Place pizza dough on baking sheet and with hands spread dough in baking sheet.
  3. Mix salsa and mustard in a bowl, spread over crust. Top with chicken, with hands tear ham and drape over chicken. Top with caramelized onions and cheese. Bake until crust in lightly browned, about 12-15 minutes. Top with cilantro, slice and serve.

Recipe Notes

Serves 4