Easy Grilled Pizza
This easy Grilled Pizza is a delicious new way to make homemade pizza during the summer. Crispy and charred, it's perfect for outdoor entertaining and gets a crispy pizzeria-style crust every time.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough store-bought or homemade
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 20 –25 pepperoni slices
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (about 400–450°F).
- Divide the dough into 2 equal portions and stretch into oval-shaped pizzas.
- Brush one side of each pizza dough with olive oil.
- Place the dough, oil-side down, directly on the grill grates. Grill for 2–3 minutes until grill marks appear and the dough begins to firm up.
- Brush the top side with olive oil and carefully flip the dough.
- Quickly spread pizza sauce over the grilled side. Top with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- Close the grill lid and cook for 4–6 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the crust is cooked through.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired, slice, and serve.
Notes
Storage:
- Store leftovers wrapped in foil or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350° until crust crisps up and cheese is melty.
- Leftover pizza can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating in the oven as instructed above.
- Prep the dough and toppings in advance — store each component separately in the fridge until ready to use. Bring the dough to room temperature before stretching out, then grill as the recipe instructs.