Char-Grilled Margherita Pizza with Crispy Crust
Char-Grilled Margherita Pizza with Crispy Crust brings a smoky, crackly base topped with juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a rich blend of fresh mozzarella and nutty Asiago. Each bite balances creamy melt with bright, fresh acidity and a hint of pepper. Serve hot off the grill for casual dinners, backyard gatherings, or summer pizza nights.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Place the pizza dough in a bowl to rise until it is 2 to 3 times its original size, about 1 hour. Lightly flour a work surface and a rolling pin. Divide the dough in half; roll each half into a circle 10 to 12 inches in diameter.
- 3
Set the pizza dough rounds on the preheated grill using a wooden paddle (pizza peel) and close the lid; cook until grill marks form on the bottom of each round, 3 to 5 minutes. Take them off the grill and flip them over onto a work surface. Reduce the grill heat to medium.
- 4
Brush each round with olive oil. Spread half of the Asiago cheese on each crust; add the tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Move the pizzas back to the grill with the wooden paddle and close the lid. Cook until the bottoms are done with grill marks and the cheese is melted, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 472.74 kcal High
- Protein 20.09 g Good Source
- Carbs 45.28 g Moderate
- Total Fat 23.99 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.3 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 43.65 mg Moderate
- Sodium 845.18 mg High
- Fiber 3.8 g Moderate
- Sugar 6.46 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.35 g Low Source
- Calcium 363.82 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.52 mg Moderate
- Potassium 181.56 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 101.78 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 1.42 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
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