Classic Grilled Pizza Margherita

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Grilled Pizza Margherita is a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish, perfect for grilling out during warm weather. This recipe combines fresh ingredients like tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, making it a flavorful choice for outdoor cooking.

With simple steps and a few key ingredients, this recipe is ideal for anyone looking to enjoy delicious recipes for the grill.

Easy Grilled Pizza Margherita Recipe

This Grilled Pizza Margherita features a crispy crust topped with fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil. The grilling process adds a unique smoky flavor, and the recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish, serving 2-4 people.

Ingredients

1 pizza dough ball (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Cornmeal or flour for dusting

Instructions

Prepare the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If using a charcoal grill, ensure the coals are evenly distributed.
Shape the Dough: On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness, about 10-12 inches in diameter.
Grill the Dough: Lightly oil the grill grates. Place the stretched dough directly on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden and has grill marks. Flip the dough using tongs.

Add Toppings: Quickly layer the mozzarella slices, tomato slices, and basil on the grilled side of the dough. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Finish Grilling: Close the grill lid and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Remove the pizza from the grill, let it cool for a minute, then slice and serve hot.