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Smoky Grilled Pizza Recipe

Smoky Grilled Pizza Recipe


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  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 5 1x

Description

Homemade grilled pizza delivers restaurant-quality flavor right in your backyard kitchen. Crispy crust, smoky char, and fresh toppings create a delightful summer meal perfect for outdoor dining.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (454 g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 ½ cups (340 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup (120 ml) pizza sauce
  • ½ cup (75 g) sliced cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ cup (40 g) sliced red onion
  • ¼ cup (40 g) sliced olives or mushrooms
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil (for brushing)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil or arugula, for topping after grilling

Instructions

  1. Grill Preparation: Heat grill to 450°F with pristine, oil-slicked grates to prevent dough adherence and ensure optimal cooking surface.
  2. Dough Shaping: Stretch pizza dough on flour-dusted workspace into a free-form circular or oblong configuration, maintaining an even thickness.
  3. Initial Grilling: Brush dough surface with olive oil, then carefully place oiled side directly onto heated grill grates. Close lid and allow dough to develop crisp char marks for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Topping Application: Flip dough using tongs, immediately spread tomato sauce, sprinkle cheese, and distribute prosciutto, mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, and selected herbs across the grilled surface.
  5. Final Cooking: Replace grill lid, permitting pizza to continue cooking 3-5 minutes until cheese melts into a creamy blanket and crust achieves a golden, crackling texture.
  6. Serving: Remove pizza from grill, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice into wedges, and present immediately to capture the essence of wood-fired, grilled culinary artistry.

Notes

  • Prevent Dough Sticking: Use a well-oiled surface and clean, preheated grill grates to ensure the pizza glides smoothly without tearing or breaking.
  • Control Grill Temperature: Maintain a consistent medium-high heat around 450°F to achieve perfect crispy crust without burning, using a grill thermometer for precision.
  • Prepare Toppings in Advance: Chop and organize all ingredients before grilling to create a seamless cooking process and prevent overcrowding or uneven cooking.
  • Experiment with Dough Thickness: Roll the dough thin for a crispy, cracker-like texture or slightly thicker for a chewier base, adjusting cooking time accordingly to prevent burning.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 5
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 16 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg