Grilled Margherita Pizza

For a classic Margherita pizza with fresh basil leaves, a crispy crust, and gooey mozzarella, heat up a pizza on the grill. Great for a summer night with family and friends.

Ingredients:

• 1 pizza dough
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, around 400F 200C

Roll out the pizza dough into your desired shape and thickness on a floured surface

Carefully place the dough on the hot grill grates and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until grill marks appear and the dough is lightly crisp

Remove the grilled dough from the grill and place it on a clean surface

Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the grilled side of the dough

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce

Drizzle olive oil over the top of the pizza and season with salt and pepper

Return the pizza to the grill and cook with the lid closed for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is crispy

Remove the pizza from the grill and scatter torn basil leaves over the top

Let it cool slightly, slice, and serve hot

Enjoy your delicious grilled Margherita pizza!