Description
Grilled pizza is a smoky, crispy, and crowd-pleasing twist on the classic comfort food — cooked right on your backyard grill.
Ingredients
- Pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- Olive oil
- Tomato sauce or alternative sauces (pesto, BBQ, white sauce)
- Low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- Optional cheeses: provolone, fontina, goat cheese, feta, parmesan
- Meat toppings: pepperoni, grilled chicken, sausage, prosciutto, bacon bits
- Veggies: bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, arugula, olives
- Fresh herbs (basil, oregano, cilantro)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to 450–500°F with clean grates.
- Stretch your pizza dough into desired shape (about ¼-inch thick) and lightly brush both sides with olive oil.
- Place dough on direct heat and grill for 2–3 minutes until the bottom is firm and grill-marked.
- Flip the dough, move to indirect heat, and quickly add sauce, cheese, and toppings.
- Close the lid and grill for 4–6 more minutes until cheese is melted and crust is crispy.
- Rotate pizza halfway through cooking if needed for even doneness.
- Remove pizza, let rest briefly, and finish with fresh toppings or herbs.
Notes
Avoid overloading with sauce or cheese to prevent sogginess. Use pre-cooked meats and pat dry high-moisture toppings like fresh mozzarella or tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: grilled pizza, backyard pizza, BBQ pizza, crispy crust, summer grilling