Pizza Partyin’
Hi guys!!! Things are hectic ‘round here. The daughters had school events and I’m running like a nut to prepare for some fun parties this weekend. So, I’ll most likely be MIA until after the holiday but I’ll definitely be back Tuesday for a recap of it all!
In the meantime and in honor of Friday Pizza Night, here’s a repost featuring one of our favorite ways to eat pizza when the warm weather hits! Fire up the grill, everyone!
How To Make Pizza On The Grill
Friday night pizza has been taken to a new level! The key is using a baking stone. It heats up inside the grill helping to bring the temperature similar to that of a commercial pizza oven. The crust gets crispy while the cheese gets perfectly melty. A match made in pizza heaven.
Since we’ve been making pizza on the grill there is no more need for take-out! And the whole shebang is ready in less than 15 minutes. Beat THAT pizza guy 
Here’s the how –to:
First, break out the grill…
Before turning it on, place a baking stone in the center of your grill grates. Mine is from Pampered Chef, but any brand will do…
Fire on all cylinders!
Close the lid and heat until it’s at least 500 degrees (this takes about 5 –7 minutes)…
Meanwhile, get the lazy girl’s dough out…
Or use your own if you’re an overachiever. Show off
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface…
Now, you need a pizza peel…
Well, you don’t NEED one, but I highly recommend it. It makes sliding the pizza onto the hot baking stone much easier. If you don’t have one, a flat cookie sheet without rims will suffice. Make sure to sprinkle a good amount of cornmeal or your dough will stick!
Same goes for the peel…
Place rolled dough onto peel sprinkled with cornmeal…
Now, get creative! I opted to make a Caprese Pizza using fresh roma tomatoes and light string cheese!
Thinly sliced tomatoes cover the dough…
Then get decorated with slices of string cheese …
Sprinkled with shreds of fresh basil and seasoned with kosher salt, pepper and a drizzle of garlic oil…
Time to grill! Carefully and quickly slide pizza onto the hot baking stone…
Whew… made it…
Close the lid and stand by the grill! This takes less than 5 minutes to cook!
Tadaaaaa….
Enjoy and have a great day,everyone!
Poll: Do you like thin crust or thick crust?
Questions? Email me! aloserforlife@gmail.com
18 comments
I never would have thought of making pizza on the grill! Great idea!
Oh and to answer the QOTD- Thick crust is my favorite! I <3 carbs!
I have never made pizza on the grill but you make it look so easy!
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That looks absolutely AMAZING!!!! I might have to give it a try since I do have a pizza stone and some pizza dough in the fridge. Of course, hubby wouldn’t touch a fresh tomato if his life depended on it. LOL!
I am a thin crust girl! For me it’s all about what you put on top. No one like my toppings but they work for me. Pineapple, Mushroom, and Onions YUM!
This is REALLY Weird! I was laying in bed thinking of making pizza on the grill and I was fearful of placing my stone in it! lol You just convinced me to go for it! Sean will LOVE makin pizza outside, yes he’s amused easily-like a small child.
hehe
Trader Joe’s dough, huh? ->jealous<-
Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Personally I like thin crust…more crispy…hubby likes thick though. We did grilled pizzas on holidays last year and they were a hit….just amazing. Have a great weekend!!
Between this post and Biz’s today, I am having a serious pizza craving! Have a good weekend!
Seriously the stone doesn’t explode or anything?How cool is this.Now should it ever stop raining, I am IN! Looks scrumpdiliitious!
I have always wanted to do pizza on the grill! You make it look easy.
Yummers! I lived outside of Chicago for a while and I love the deep dish crust. Mmmmmm…..
Can’t wait to try this (I think I said the same thing last time you posted about grilled pizza but I still haven’t tried it!)
Yummmm- looks so good- just like everything else you cook!!
Yay for the warmer weather and pizza on the grill. Hope you are having a great long weekend Marisa! Look forward to your recap.
That looks great Marisa! I tried putting my stone on my gas grill once, and it broke in three pieces – maybe it just wasn’t a good one?
THIN CRUST RULES! Enjoy your weekend with the fam!
thin crust thin crust thin crust!!
I like it in between!
This looks great
I may have to try grilled pizza with the pizza stone next time! GORGEOUS! Caprese toppings are the best