Description
A fast and interactive pizza recipe cooked on a Blackstone griddle, delivering a crispy, charred crust with melted cheese and smoky flavor in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pizza dough (prepared or store-bought)
- All-purpose flour or semolina flour (for dusting)
- ½ cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- Toppings of choice (e.g., pepperoni, sliced mushrooms, diced onions, bell peppers, Italian sausage)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the Blackstone griddle to medium-high heat (400-450°F) for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove dough from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to relax the gluten.
- Lightly flour your work surface and hands, then gently stretch the dough into a 10-12 inch circle.
- Lightly oil the hot griddle surface and carefully transfer the stretched dough onto it.
- Press the dough down gently and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom shows light browning.
- Flip the pizza over.
- Spread the pizza sauce over the cooked side, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
- Add your chosen toppings.
- Cover the pizza with a large metal bowl or pizza dome to trap heat.
- Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the cover, brush crust edges with olive oil, and slice immediately.
Notes
Ensure the griddle is properly seasoned to prevent sticking. Use low-moisture cheese to avoid a soggy pizza. Pre-cook watery vegetables like mushrooms if desired. Do not use a rolling pin; stretch dough by hand to preserve air bubbles. If the bottom browns too fast, move the pizza to a cooler part of the griddle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (assuming 8
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
Keywords: Blackstone pizza, griddle pizza, easy family dinner, quick pizza recipe, outdoor cooking, crispy crust, homemade pizza