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Grilled Pizza

Grilled pizza with a charred flatbread crust and bubbling melted mozzarella—built for outdoor grilling. Stretch dough thin, grill to crisp, then top and finish under the lid until the cheese melts and the edges blister.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 1050
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pizza dough
  • 1 lb pizza dough
Brushing and dusting
  • 1 olive oil for brushing Use enough to coat the grill grates and brush the dough.
  • 1 flour for dusting For dusting the dough while stretching.
Sauce and cheese
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Toppings
  • 1 your choice of toppings (pepperoni, vegetables, etc.) Use about 1 to 1½ cups per pizza depending on thickness and coverage.
  • 1 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

Preheat and prep
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates well so the crust doesn’t stick.
Stretch and grill the first side
  1. Divide the pizza dough into 4 portions and stretch each into a thin round, dusting with flour as needed to prevent sticking.
  2. Brush one side of each dough round with olive oil and place oil-side down on the grill for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is charred.
Top and finish
  1. Flip the crust and quickly add the pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and your choice of toppings to the grilled side.
  2. Close the grill lid and cook for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bottom is crispy.
Finish and serve
  1. Remove the pizza from the grill, top with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese, slice, and serve immediately.

Notes

Pro tip: keep toppings ready before flipping the crust so you can top fast and avoid burning. Store leftover grilled pizza in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat on a hot grill or skillet until the crust crisps again. Freezing isn’t recommended because the crust texture softens. For a lighter option, use part-skim mozzarella and reduce topping amounts for lower calories.