Recipe
BBQ Pizza
Grilled pizza that tastes like it came from an authentic brick oven. The grill gives the dough a charred, crispy crust while melting the cheese and warming the toppings. Works on gas or charcoal.
Prep
15 min
Cook
6 min
Total
21 min
Difficulty
beginner
Yield
Method
direct-grilling
What You Need
Ingredients
Main
- Pizza dough (Trader Joe's pre-made works well), stretched and shaped
- Pizza sauce
- Cheese (Trader Joe's Quattro Formaggio recommended)
- Toppings of your choice
- Olive oil
Step by Step
Instructions
- 1
Prep the Grill
Preheat your grill, then clean it well. Oil the grill grates with olive oil using a wadded paper towel. For gas, turn the flame to low once hot. With charcoal, spread coals thinly to cool things down.
- 2
Grill the First Side
Lightly oil the top side of the dough. Place it oiled-side down on the grill. Cover. Cook until the top is raised and puffed and the bottom is just crisp — about 3 minutes.
- 3
Flip and Top
Lightly oil the top of the dough. Using tongs, flip it so the crisped side is up. Quickly add pizza sauce, cheese (not too much or it won't melt), and your toppings.
- 4
Finish and Serve
Cover and grill until cheese is melted and dough is browned and cooked through — about 3 more minutes. Check the underside often to prevent burning. Remove and serve immediately.
Pro Tips
- Keep cheese moderate — too much won't melt properly on the grill
- Works on both gas and charcoal grills
- Oil the grill grates well to prevent sticking
- Have all toppings ready before flipping — you need to work fast
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What topping combinations work best?
- Try fresh mozzarella with basil and sun-dried tomato, roasted veggies (eggplant, artichoke, peppers, mushrooms, onion), pesto with portabello and pine nuts, or prosciutto with goat cheese and arugula.