Arteflame Grilled Pizza: Four Delicious Variations
The Arteflame grill is perfect for creating delicious, smoky pizzas with a perfectly crispy crust. Whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or just enjoying a cozy family dinner, these four pizza recipes offer something for everyone. Skip the takeout this weekend and try your hand at making pizza on the grill!
1. Grilled Everything Pizza
Ingredients:
- Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Olive oil
- Fresh mozzarella cheese
- Red onions, sliced
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Mushrooms, sliced
- Fennel, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions:
- Fire Up the Arteflame: Start by firing up your Arteflame grill and creating a medium-high heat zone on the flat cooktop.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface. Brush one side with olive oil.
- Grill the Vegetables: Place the onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, and fennel on the flat cooktop, grilling until they are slightly charred and tender.
- Grill the Dough: Place the dough, oiled side down, directly on the flat cooktop. Grill for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned, then flip.
- Add Toppings: Top with fresh mozzarella and the grilled vegetables. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
2. Grilled Pizza with Hot Sausage, Grilled Peppers, Onions, and Oregano Ricotta
Ingredients:
- Pizza dough
- Olive oil
- Hot Italian sausage, cooked and sliced
- Bell peppers, sliced
- Onions, sliced
- Ricotta cheese
- Fresh oregano, chopped
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Fire Up the Arteflame: Heat your Arteflame grill to medium-high.
- Grill the Peppers and Onions: Cook the bell peppers and onions on the flat cooktop until they are softened and slightly charred.
- Grill the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough, brush with olive oil, and grill on the flat cooktop until lightly browned. Flip the dough.
- Add Toppings: Top with sausage, grilled peppers and onions, shredded mozzarella, and dollops of oregano-spiked ricotta.
- Finish Cooking: Grill for another 5-7 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is crispy.
- Serve: Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
3. Pizza with NY Strip, Blue Cheese, and Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients:
- Pizza dough
- Olive oil
- NY strip steak, cooked and sliced
- Blue cheese, crumbled
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Balsamic glaze
- Arugula for garnish
Instructions:
- Fire Up the Arteflame: Prepare your Arteflame grill with a medium-high heat zone.
- Grill the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough, brush with olive oil, and place on the flat cooktop. Grill until lightly browned, then flip.
- Add Toppings: Top with shredded mozzarella, sliced steak, and crumbled blue cheese.
- Finish Cooking: Grill for another 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle with balsamic glaze, top with fresh arugula, and serve.
4. Grilled Shrimp Pizza
Ingredients:
- Pizza dough
- Olive oil
- Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh tomatoes, sliced
- Garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Fire Up the Arteflame: Heat your grill to medium-high.
- Grill the Shrimp: Cook the shrimp on the flat cooktop until pink and slightly charred. Set aside.
- Grill the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough, brush with olive oil, and grill until lightly browned. Flip the dough.
- Add Toppings: Top with feta, tomatoes, garlic, and grilled shrimp.
- Finish Cooking: Grill for 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
These recipes showcase how versatile and delicious grilled pizza can be on the Arteflame. Each recipe brings out the best in fresh ingredients with that signature smoky flavor. Enjoy your pizza night!