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Grilled Pizza

Grilled pizza with a charred crust and bubbling mozzarella, finished with fresh basil and Parmesan. This wood-fired style flatbread method cooks fast on the grill with crispy bottom and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 950
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

pizza dough
  • 1 lb pizza dough Store-bought or homemade
olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For brushing
pizza sauce
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cup mozzarella cheese Shredded
toppings
  • 1 your choice of toppings (pepperoni, vegetables, etc.) Use what you like; prep for quick assembly
fresh basil leaves
  • 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves Tear for topping
Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
flour
  • 2 tbsp flour For dusting

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Preheat and prep
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates well so the crust can release cleanly.
  2. Divide the pizza dough into 4 portions and stretch each into a thin round, dusting with flour to prevent sticking.
Grill the crust
  1. Brush one side of each dough round with olive oil, then place oil-side down on the grill for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is charred.
  2. Flip each crust and quickly add pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and your choice of toppings to the grilled side.
Melt and finish
  1. Close the grill lid and cook for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bottom is crispy.
  2. Remove the grilled pizza from the grill, top with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese, then slice and serve immediately.

Notes

For the best char without burning toppings, keep toppings prepped and don’t overload the pie—too much weight slows melting and crisping. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container up to 3 days; reheat on a hot grill or in a skillet for crisping. Freezing isn’t recommended for grilled pizza texture. Dietary swap: use a dairy-free shredded mozzarella alternative and check it melts well for a similar gooey finish.