Sunday, June 7, 2009

Grilled Pizza


I watched this cooking show last night all about grilling. One of the things I have never tried was pizza on the grill. I was making lunch for my family and thought I would give it a try. It was really easy.


PREPARING THE DOUGH

You can find my dough recipe here. Once you have prepared it and let us rise, turn on your BBQ and heat to about 400 degrees.

Roll out your dough. (I divided it into four smaller pizza's since I was doing a few different kinds.)

Once BBQ is up to temperature, brush one side of dough with olive oil, place that side down right on the grill. Leave for about 2 minutes or until it bubbles and is firm enough to flip with a metal flipper. Make sure to brush with olive oil before turning over. Cook for about 2 more minutes and take it off the grill.

Load on your toppings and either return to the grill (I would turn it down to low about 250 degree) or put it in the oven at 375 until toppings are warmed and cheese is melted.





PIZZA VARIATIONS

Pesto Chicken





I spread about 1/4 cup pesto on the pizza dough
Top in order with:
1/8 cup mozza cheese
Balsamic onions (1/2 red onion, sauteed in olive oil. Add 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar when cooked).
1/8 cup Sun dried Tomatoes (drained)
1 Thinly Sliced grilled chicken breast (I grill it with basil and garlic salt)
Mozza cheese (your desired amount
1/8 cup feta

Mexican Pizza





Brush onto crust, 1 tbsp olive oil mixed with 1 Clove minced garlic
Top in order with:
1/8 cup mixed mozza and cheddar cheese
1 Thinly sliced Mexican chicken breast (2 tsp each chili powder and cumin, 1 tsp each Cayenne and paprika, mix together and coat chicken before grilling)
Mozza and cheddar cheese (as desired)
Cook

Before serving cut pizza into pieces and top with fresh salsa, sour cream and avocado slices.

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