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Add a little variety to your next pizza night with this Brazilian Pizza recipe. With just a few delicious ingredients, you can make pizza perfection right at home.

A Brazilian pizza, also referred to as Portuguese pizza by some, is a delicious combination of classic pizza sauce, ham, onions, olives, cheese, and hard-boiled eggs. It is perfect for changing up pizza night and introducing the family to something different.

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I first learned of Brazilian pizza while checking out the menu at a new restaurant in town. I remembered the addition of hard-boiled eggs and so decided to make it when I had extra eggs to use up at home.

How is Brazilian Pizza Different?

Traditional Brazilian style pizza is definitely unique compared to American pizza. Some of the major differences include:

  • A very thin crust that sometimes has cheese inside
  • Little to no sauce or just tomato slices in place of sauce
  • In some parts of Brazil, ketchup is used as the sauce.
  • The pizza typically includes creamy Brazilian cheese in some form.
Slice of Brazilian Pizza (Portuguese Pizza)

This recipe is definitely a more Americanized version of a classic Brazilian pizza but I did use a very thin crust and a chunky pizza sauce to try and mimic some pieces of the classic recipe.

Portuguese Pizza Ingredients

  • Pizza Crust – A thin pizza crust is closest to the traditional.
  • Chunky Pizza Sauce – You could also do regular pizza sauce and add in diced, fresh tomato.
  • Mozzarella Cheese
  • Sliced Olives – Choose your favorite. I usually go with black olives because they are easiest to find already sliced.
  • Onion
  • Ham
  • Eggs – You can use store bought hard boiled eggs or make them yourself.

I have made the pizza with both sliced ham and cubed ham. Both are delicious so go with our preference. (Hint: This is a great option for using leftover ham from the holidays!)

Side view of Brazilian Pizza

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Brazilian Pizza (Portuguese Pizza)

Spice up your pizza night with this classic Brazilian style pizza recipe.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1 Pizza
Author: Shannah Coe

Ingredients

  • 1 thin pizza crust
  • 1/2 cup chunky pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1/3 cup sliced olives
  • 1/2 onion thinly sliced
  • 2/3 cup diced ham
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place pizza crust on baking sheet.
    1 thin pizza crust
  • Spread pizza sauce onto crust. Top with 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
    1/2 cup chunky pizza sauce
  • Add olives, onion slices, ham, and hard-boiled eggs. Top with remaining cheese.
    1/3 cup sliced olives, 1/2 onion, 2/3 cup diced ham, 2 hard-boiled eggs, 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Notes

  • You can substitute regular pizza sauce combined with one diced roma tomato for the chunky pizza sauce. 
  • Any olive works well here so choose your favorite. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 665mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
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9 Comments

  1. My mouth is watering! Sounds absolutely delicious ๐Ÿ™‚ I will try this recipe. Thanks for sharing the amazing recipe.

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  4. What a delightful twist on traditional pizza! Brazilian pizza (or Portuguese Pizza) sounds like a flavorful and exciting way to shake up pizza night. I love the combination of ham, olives, and onions paired with the unique addition of hard-boiled eggs. The thin crust and customizable toppings make it a versatile dish thatโ€™s sure to be a hit with any crowd.

    Thanks for sharing this recipeโ€”itโ€™s going on my must-try list! I especially appreciate the tips for adjusting ingredients, like using cubed or sliced ham and choosing different types of olives. I canโ€™t wait to give it a try and experience a taste of Brazil right from my own kitchen! ๐Ÿ˜Š