Description
Spicy homemade grilled pizza delivers wood-fired flavor straight from your backyard grill. Crispy crust, melted cheese, and fresh toppings create a perfect summer meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups (340 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml) pizza sauce
Vegetable and Herb Toppings:
- ½ cup (75 g) sliced cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup (40 g) sliced red onion
- ¼ cup (40 g) sliced olives or mushrooms
- Fresh basil or arugula, for topping after grilling
Seasoning and Preparation:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil (for brushing)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Fire up the grill to a robust medium-high temperature, targeting around 450 degrees fahrenheit, ensuring the grates are meticulously cleaned and generously coated with oil to prevent sticking.
- Transform the pizza dough into a rustic round or elongated shape, carefully working on a flour-dusted surface to prevent adhesion.
- Delicately coat one surface of the dough with a light sheen of olive oil, creating a protective and flavor-enhancing layer.
- Carefully transfer the oil-glazed dough directly onto the sizzling grill grates, positioning it with precision. Seal the grill lid and allow the dough to crisp and develop characteristic char marks for approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Using tongs or a wide spatula, execute a swift dough flip, revealing the perfectly grilled surface. Swiftly distribute tomato sauce, scatter cheese, and arrange selected toppings across the heated foundation.
- Reinstall the grill lid, allowing the pizza to continue cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes. Monitor the cheese as it melts into a luxurious, bubbling layer and the crust achieves a golden, crisp texture.
- Extract the completed pizza from the grill’s intense heat. Garnish with vibrant fresh herbs like basil or peppery arugula, slice into inviting wedges, and serve immediately to capture the peak of grilled perfection.
Notes
- Ensure grill is preheated evenly to prevent hot spots that could burn the pizza crust quickly.
- Use a thin layer of olive oil to help dough slide smoothly onto grill grates and prevent sticking.
- Keep toppings light and pre-cooked to guarantee quick melting and prevent soggy center of pizza.
- Choose firm cheeses like mozzarella or provolone that melt beautifully and maintain structure on hot grill surface.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg