How to Make Crispy Grilled Pizza Margherita - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly special about a perfectly crispy, grilled pizza Margherita. The combination of the smoky flavor from the grill, the crispiness of the crust, and the simple yet flavorful toppings make this dish a true crowd-pleaser. Whether you're hosting a summer cookout or simply craving a delicious homemade pizza, this recipe is sure to impress.

Margherita pizza is a classic Italian dish, named after Queen Margherita of Italy. It's known for its simplicity, with just a few key i...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package pizza dough, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 ounces shredded Asiago cheese
  • 3 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup packed whole basil leaves
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place pizza dough in a bowl to rise 2 to 3 times the original size, about 1 hour. Flour a work surface and a rolling pin. Divide dough in half; roll each half to a 10- to 12-inch diameter circle.
  • Place pizza dough rounds on the preheated grill using a wooden paddle (pizza peel) and close lid; cook until grill marks appear on the bottom of each round, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from grill and flip over on a work surface. Lower grill heat to medium.
  • Brush each round with olive oil. Spread half the Asiago cheese on each crust; add tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer pizzas to grill with wooden paddle and close lid. Cook until bottom of rounds is cooked with grill marks and cheese is melted, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from grill and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    458 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 967mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 452mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 268mg