Red and White Pizza for the Bbq
Fire up the grill and elevate your outdoor cooking game with this irresistible Red and White Pizza for the BBQ. Featuring a crispy, lightly charred crust cooked directly on the grill, this pizza perfectly balances the tangy sweetness of tomato sauce with the creamy richness of fresh mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Juicy cherry tomatoes and fragrant basil leaves add bursts of fresh flavor, while a kiss of olive oil enhances its smoky, flame-grilled finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this summer-ready recipe is ideal for al fresco dining and casual gatherings. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or simply craving an artisanal-style pizza made in your own backyard, this Red and White Pizza is a must-try.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ball (enough for a 12-inch pizza) Pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Tomato sauce
- 8 ounces (sliced) Fresh mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup (grated) Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup (halved) Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (for dusting) All-purpose flour
Instructions
Preheat your BBQ grill to medium-high heat (approximately 450°F/230°C). If using a charcoal grill, ensure the coals are evenly spread for indirect heat cooking.
Sprinkle a clean surface with 2 tablespoons of flour and roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. If the dough resists stretching, let it rest for 5 minutes before trying again.
Brush one side of the pizza dough with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place the dough, oiled-side down, directly onto the grill grates. Close the lid and cook for 2-3 minutes until grill marks form and the bottom firms up.
Carefully flip the dough over using tongs or a spatula. Brush the top side with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Spread the tomato sauce evenly across the top of the grilled dough. Arrange the mozzarella slices and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
Add halved cherry tomatoes and season with salt and black pepper. Close the grill lid and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the pizza from the grill and let it cool for 2 minutes. Sprinkle fresh basil leaves on top before slicing and serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your outdoor pizza creation!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1686 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.6 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.5 g | 208% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 3453 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.5 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 82.4 g | 165% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1457 mg | 112% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 646 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
