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Grilled Pizza

Grilled pizza with a charred flatbread crust, fast-cooked cheese melt, and fresh toppings. Stretch thin pizza dough, grill the first side until it’s visibly charred, then flip and build for bubbling, melty cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 900
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

pizza dough
  • 1 lb pizza dough
olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for brushing
pizza sauce
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
toppings
  • 1 your choice of toppings pepperoni, vegetables, etc.
fresh basil
  • 10 fresh basil leaves
parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
flour for dusting
  • 0.5 cup flour for dusting

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Prep and preheat
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates well to prevent sticking.
  2. Divide the pizza dough into 4 portions and stretch each into a thin round, dusting with flour so it rolls out easily.
  3. Brush one side of each crust with olive oil and place the oiled side down on the grill for 2-3 minutes, until the bottom is visibly charred.
Build and finish
  1. Flip the crust and quickly add pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and your choice of toppings onto the grilled side.
  2. Close the grill lid and cook for 3-5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the bottom looks crispy through the grill marks.
  3. Remove the pizza from the grill and top immediately with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese for a fresh, aromatic finish.
  4. Slice the grilled pizza and serve immediately while the cheese is still bubbling.

Notes

For best char and fast melting, keep the grill lid closed during the 3-5 minute melt step and build toppings quickly after flipping. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days; reheat on a hot grill or skillet until warmed and the crust recrisps. Freezing isn’t recommended for best texture. Dietary swap: use part-skim mozzarella or a dairy-free shredded cheese to reduce fat while still aiming for a meltable layer.