01/17/2012

Grilled Mini Pizzas

If you haven’t grilled pizza yet, what are you waiting for? This grilled mini pizzas recipe is super quick and a lot of fun to make! Plus it tastes incredible with the smokey charred crust. Just brush the dough with olive oil, add your favorite toppings, then grill them over medium-high heat until the crust is crispy and the cheese is melted. It’s a simple yet satisfying dish that’s perfect for any occasion!

Why You Will Love Grilling Mini Pizzas

Flavorful Crust: Grilling pizzas adds a unique smoky flavor to the crust that you can’t achieve with a regular oven. The direct heat from the grill crisps up the dough beautifully, giving it a slightly charred and deliciously crunchy texture.
Quick Cooking Time: Mini pizzas cook much faster on the grill compared to traditional large pizzas in the oven. This makes them perfect for a quick meal or appetizer, especially when you’re entertaining guests.
Customizable Toppings: Just like regular pizzas, mini pizzas are incredibly versatile. You can customize each one with different toppings to suit everyone’s tastes. From classic margherita to creative combinations like BBQ chicken or vegetarian options, the possibilities are endless.
Perfect for Outdoor Cooking: Grilling is often associated with outdoor gatherings, and mini pizzas are a great addition to any barbecue or cookout. They can be cooked alongside other grilled dishes, making it convenient to prepare everything together.
Kid-Friendly: Children tend to enjoy making and eating mini pizzas. They can get involved in the assembly process, choosing their own toppings, which can be a great way to encourage them to try new ingredients.

Grilled Mini Pizzas

If you haven't grilled pizzas yet, you're missing out! These pizzas are individually sized and taste amazing covered in velvety cheese!

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Course: dinner, lunch

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: grilled mini pizzas, pizza on grill

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 465kcal

Ingredients

1 ball Refrigerated pizza dough can be homemade
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch thick medallions
fresh basil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup marinara sauce
2 large tomatoes

Instructions

Preheat grill to medium heat. Roll out the pizza dough on a flat surface.
Cut the dough into small circles with small bowl to make mini pizzas. Roll leftover dough pieces together, flatten and repeat by cutting into small circular cutouts.
Brush both sides of dough with olive oil. Spray grill with non-stick spray.
Grill dough about 5 minutes, or until grate marks appear. Flip the dough, then, with recently grilled side up. Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the pizza, then add a piece of basil, tomato slices and lastly, the mozzarella cheese.
Grill for 5 minutes or until cheese has melted. This recipe can also include meat such as pepperoni or cappicola.