Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Grilled Pizza
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Grilled Pizza
Ingredients:
For the Pizza Sauce:
1 (15 oz) Can Tomato Sauce (I used Publix brand)
1 (6 oz) Can Tomato Paste (also Publix brand)
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Dried Basil
1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
1 TBS Sugar (to cut the acid)
A dash or two of Crushed Red Pepper FlakesFor the Pizza(s):
1 batch of Pizza Dough (I get a fresh batch in the bakery at Publix)- divided in half
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (about 1 Cup)
Sliced Mushrooms (a handful or so)
Sausage (I buy the spicy kind not in casing)
Brown in a skillet until cooked through and crumbled
Fresh Mozzarella (sliced)
Fresh Basil (Chiffonade)
1 Tomato (sliced Thinly)
Olive OilDirections:
For the Pizza Sauce:
Mix all ingredients together and set aside. This will make enough for 3-4 batches of pizza (you can freeze what you don't use!).For the Pizza:
Preheat grill to Medium- Medium High (about 350-375 degrees). Roll out the two halves of the pizza dough and set aside until ready. When you have all your toppings ready, spray the grill with nonstick spray. Also, lightly brush one side of the pizza dough with olive oil, and place that side face down on the grill. Cook for 1-2 minutes (with lid closed). Keep an eye on it! It cooks really fast! Once the pizza dough is puffy and nice and brown on the underside, it's time to flip! The timing may vary based on the heat of the grill. Just look for the puffiness and nice brown grill lines. Flip, add the sauce, and then the toppings. The Sausage & Mushroom Pizza has Sauce, Shredded Mozzarella, Mushrooms, Sausage, and a touch of Basil on it. The Margherita Pizza has a thin layer of Sauce, Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, and lots of fresh Basil. Close the grill lid and allow cheeses to melt and the mushrooms to soften (Just a few minutes). Remove from grill, slice into pieces and enjoy the best homemade pizza... ever.Update: Now I take the grilled crust, add the sauce and toppings, and then pop it into an oven at 375 for a few minutes (this helps the veggies to cook better than on the grill)
Brendan — August 17, 2010 @ 7:33 pm
I know the four of us just did vacation together, but friends don't let friends eat grilled pizza alone. Next time, the Keslers definetely need a phone call on grilled pizza night.
Mom — August 18, 2010 @ 6:44 am
The pizza looks amazing! Can't wait to try it sometime too 🙂 LOVE your blog…
Heather — August 19, 2010 @ 10:19 am
YUM! Love the recipes & Publix, of course!
Heather @ http://www.savingmoneylivinglife.com
poiseinparma.com — August 22, 2010 @ 5:44 am
I'm having a blogger get together Friday night and was planning on making pizzas. I love the idea to grill them – I may have to try this! Thanks for sharing!
Redneck Princess — May 28, 2011 @ 11:58 am
That looks so delicious!!!