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I’m all about pizza and grilling, so when I can combine the two, it’s a win. The grill gives pizza that smoky, crispy flavor you can’t get from the oven. Trust me, this grilled pizza will have you hooked!
Why This Is the Best Thing You’ll Make All Summer
- Customize it your way. Your kids will love getting to make their own pizza the way they like! Load it up with meats, veggies, herbs, or whatever your crew’s into.
- Outdoor Vibes! Because grilling + pizza + sunshine is the ultimate trifecta. I love spending time with my family by the pool, munching on this pizza.
- No pizza oven? No problem. Your backyard grill brings that crispy, smoky flavor that tastes straight out of a fancy pizzeria!
Ingredients Needed
- Sauce: Try creamy Alfredo sauce in place of classic red pizza sauce.
- Cheese: You can use any cheese you like, as long as it melts well.
- Toppings: Top this pizza with whatever you love or have on hand. Use meats like pepperoni and sausage, greens like spinach and basil, or veggies like bell peppers, olives, mushrooms, and onions!
- Dough: You can use store-bought or make your own homemade pizza dough.
How to Make Pizza on the Grill
Pizza is one of my favorite foods, but it has to be actually good. This grilled pizza recipe makes me feel like I’m eating at a fancy pizza place. It’s great to make on hot days when you don’t want to heat up your kitchen.
- Prep: Preheat the grill to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Be sure the grill grates are clean and lightly oil them. Roll the pizza dough out and brush it with olive oil.
- Grill Rolled Out Dough: Place the pizza dough, oiled side down, on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the underside has grill marks.
- Add Sauce, Cheese, and Toppings: Remove the pizza crust from the grill and then lay it, grill side up, on a work surface. Spread the pizza sauce on the crust, followed by the mozzarella cheese, then pepperoni, or whatever toppings you like.
- Grill and Serve: Place the topped pizza back on the grill, reduce the heat to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, then grill until the cheese is melted and toppings are toasted, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the grill, then top with fresh basil, cut, and serve fresh!
Alyssa’s Pro Tip
Grill Prep: If you want to prevent the pizza dough from sticking, then I suggest cleaning the grill well and lightly oiling it.
How to Store Grilled Pizza
- In the Fridge: Store leftover pizza in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- In the Freezer: Make some pizzas and freeze them for another night! I love getting these out for my kids on date night. Store in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
- Storing raw dough: Wrap dough in plastic wrap and store for 4-5 days.
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If you’re a fan of making pizza at home, try these fun and delicious recipes next! Let me know which one you liked best!
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Grilled Pizza Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons pizza sauce
- ½ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- pepperoni
- fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Be sure the grill grates are clean and lightly oil them.
- Roll the 1 pizza dough, out and brush it with 2 teaspoons olive oil.
- Place the pizza dough, oiled side down, on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the underside has grill marks.
- Remove the pizza crust from the grill and lay it, grill side up, on a work surface. Spread the 3 tablespoons pizza sauce on the crust, followed by the ½ cup shredded Mozzarella cheeseand pepperoni.
- Place the topped pizza back on the grill, reduce the heat to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, and grill until the cheese is melted and toppings are toasted, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from the grill, top with fresh basil, cut into 6 slices, and serve fresh!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Alyssa,
I discovered you just a few weeks ago and have been printing and organizing many, many of your recipes. Today it is about 85 degrees here in Maine as we enter Memorial Day weekend. It’s a dry heat and perfect for a grilled pizza, outside movie theater, and smores kind of night! We already had Portland Pizza Pie dough (one of Maine’s best) on hand (a beer-flavored one and a garlic-flavored one) and all the rest of your ingredients on the list! I’ll let you know how it turns out! I’m grateful for all your hard and trusted work on all this great food!
Fan Forever,
Tammy
thank you for this pizza, easy pizzas are great for weeknights, appreciate all of these other pizza recipes too