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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
Char-Grilled Margherita Pizza with Crispy Crust
  1. 1

    Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  2. 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. 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. 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. 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.