Looking for more fun ways to make pizza for a small crowd? Also try my easy French bread pizzas or bagel pizzas.
Easy Grilled Pizza Recipe
I’ve used this method to make pizzas regularly each and every summer. It’s a fun family recipe to make together, and also great for serving to friends at parties and gatherings. Everyone loves to customize and top their own to just how they like. You’ll love this versatile recipe because you can use store-bought dough and sauce, or when time allows homemade of both is an excellent option. Just keep in mind with the shortcuts you can easily have these ready in under 30 minutes especially with friends or family help. They are perfectly adaptable too. You can use other sauces, cheeses, and final toppings. The key is just to stick to the simple process. That is to grill the crust on one side first, remove from the grill, flip it to that grill mark side, add your toppings, then grilling to finish after that. This way you end with a non-soggy crust that’s not overly charred, and so much flavor throughout!
Here are some topping ideas to get you started
Use the basic pizza crust and build it from there:
Tomato pizza sauce, white pizza sauce, pesto, hummus, bbq sauce, olive oil Mozzarella, parmesan, Romano cheese, ricotta, fresh mozzarella, feta Cooked chicken, bacon, sausage, pepperoni, minced ham or prosciutto Olives, fresh tomatoes, or cooked bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, kale, spinach, or artichokes Fresh basil, parsley or oregano Pears, grapes, pineapple, figs, or cherries Balsamic glaze, or ranch for dipping Red pepper flakes
Grilled Pizza Ingredients
Pizza dough: Homemade pizza dough ingredients, or 2 store-bought doughs Flour: You’ll just need a little for rolling dough Extra virgin olive oil: Regular refined olive oil works fine too. Garlic: Fresh garlic is best. Canned crushed tomatoes: Look for those in tomato puree rather than juice if you want a thicker sauce, or simmer longer to thicken. Dried oregano: Fresh is delicious as well, use 1 Tbsp chopped. Fresh basil: Dried will work if needed, use 1 tsp. Salt and pepper: If desired you can also add a pinch of sugar if you feel the sauce needs it to balance the hint of tart. Whole milk mozzarella: Part skim mozzarella works too whole milk just tastes best and melts best. Toppings: Such as those listed above, or omit if you want plain cheese pizza.
How to Make Grilled Pizza
Can I make other sizes of pizza?
This method works great for small, medium or large pizzas. You could make about 6 to 10 small, 3 to 4 medium or 2 large pizzas with this recipe. If you like thicker crust go with those lesser numbers and shape into smaller rounds.
Can I use a pizza stone to grill pizza?
Yes a pizza stone can also be used when grilling pizza.
To do so just heat the pizza stone up on a 475 to 500 degree grill for about 20 minutes. Add the toppings on the shaped dough (raw, not partially cooked) then slide the assembled pizza onto the preheated stone using a well floured pizza peel. Cover and grill until cooked through, about 6 to 9 minutes.
Storage and Reheating
Store leftover pizzas in the fridge. Reheat in a countertop pizza oven, the microwave, a 350 degree oven, or an air fryer until warmed through.
Tips for the Best Grilled Pizzas
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