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Awesome Grilled Pizza Recipe

Prepare for pizza perfection! This recipe, inspired by America's Test Kitchen, is a labor of love resulting in an unbelievably delicious grilled pizza. While it involves multiple steps, the incredible flavor and impressive presentation are well worth the effort. Easily adaptable with your favorite light toppings, it's also perfect for make-ahead entertaining. Grill it once, then simply reheat for company! Don't be intimidated by the oil – you won't use the entire amount. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this gourmet grilled pizza experience!

Prep Time 120 mins
Cook Time 188 mins
Calories 854.3 kcal
Protein 65g
Rating 4.0 (5 Reviews)
Awesome Grilled Pizza

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Awesome Grilled Pizza

  • Bread Flour
  • Whole Wheat Flour
  • Sugar
  • Salt
  • Fast Rising Yeast
  • Water
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Oil
  • Minced Garlic Cloves
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • Roma Tomatoes
  • Fontina
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Fresh Basil

How to Make Awesome Grilled Pizza

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 400-450°F).
  2. Lightly flour a clean work surface and gently roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape.
  3. Liberally brush both sides of the pizza dough with olive oil.
  4. Carefully place the pizza dough onto the preheated grill grates. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or until lightly charred and slightly cooked through.
  5. Remove the pizza from the grill and spread the pizza sauce evenly over the surface, leaving a small border.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
  7. Add your desired toppings evenly across the pizza.
  8. Return the pizza to the grill. Close the lid and grill for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is golden brown.
  9. Carefully remove the pizza from the grill using a spatula.
  10. Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

82 g

Sugar

48g

Fat

96g

Carbs

21g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Main Dish Eggs Dairy Vegetables Barbecue Vegetarian Pizza Cheese Food Processor Blender Dietary Tomatoes Equipment Grilling Small Appliance 4 Hours Or Less