Description
Sizzling Blackstone pizza brings Italian-inspired magic to outdoor cooking with crispy, wood-fired flavors. Perfectly charred edges and melted cheese create a delicious canvas for your favorite toppings, promising a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups (340 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) pizza sauce
Toppings and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil (for the griddle)
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) Italian seasoning (optional)
Optional Garnish and Additional Toppings:
- Favorite toppings (pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, peppers, onions, etc.)
- Fresh basil or crushed red pepper for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Blackstone griddle by heating it to a gentle medium-low temperature, ensuring a light coating of oil across the cooking surface to prevent sticking and promote even browning.
- On a generously floured workspace, carefully transform the pizza dough into a circular or rectangular shape, gently stretching or rolling to achieve a uniform thickness.
- Transfer the raw dough directly onto the heated griddle surface, allowing it to cook for approximately 2-3 minutes until distinctive golden-brown marks emerge and small bubbles form across the base.
- Execute a swift and confident crust flip, then immediately distribute a smooth layer of tomato sauce across the already-cooked side, followed by an even scattering of mozzarella cheese and selected toppings.
- Reduce the griddle’s temperature to low, then create a heat-trapping environment by positioning a large dome lid or sturdy metal bowl over the pizza, enabling the cheese to melt luxuriously while the bottom develops a delectable crispy texture.
- Complete the culinary creation by delicately sprinkling aged Parmesan and aromatic Italian seasoning across the surface, then slice into wedges and serve immediately, optionally garnishing with fresh basil leaves or fiery chili flakes for an extra flavor dimension.
Notes
- Create a non-stick surface by thoroughly seasoning your Blackstone griddle before cooking to prevent pizza dough from sticking and ensure easy flipping.
- Experiment with different dough thickness levels to find your perfect crispy-to-chewy ratio, remembering thinner crusts cook faster and develop a crispier texture.
- Keep toppings light and pre-cooked to prevent soggy pizza, using ingredients like pre-sautéed vegetables or already-cooked meats for optimal crunch and flavor.
- For gluten-free or health-conscious options, substitute traditional pizza dough with cauliflower crust, zucchini base, or low-carb tortilla for a nutritious alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg