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Blackberry Basil Bacon Grilled Pizza recipe on a wooden board

Blackberry Basil Bacon Grilled Pizza

A deliciously unique grilled pizza topped with fresh blackberries, crispy bacon, and fragrant basil, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pizza Base
  • 1 recipe homemade or store-bought uncooked pizza crust dough
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil for brushing crust
Pizza Toppings
  • 1 cup homemade or store-bought pizza sauce
  • 16 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 8 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
  • 1 cup blackberries, rinsed Use fresh for the best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves, sliced thinly
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Pizza Crust
  1. On a lightly floured surface, roll out pizza crust to desired thickness, about 3/8 of an inch.
  2. Allow the crust to rest, covered with a clean towel, in a warm area while preparing the toppings.
Grilling the Crust
  1. Preheat the grill to 500ºF or as close as possible.
  2. Once heated, lower the heat to the lowest level and place the dough directly on the grill, closing the lid.
  3. Cook the dough for 2 to 4 minutes without opening the lid until the bottom is crisp and has grill marks.
Assemble the Pizza
  1. Remove the crust from the grill and return grill to high heat.
  2. Spread a thin layer of olive oil on the toasted side of the dough.
  3. Layer with pizza sauce, cheese, bacon, blackberries, and basil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Return the topped pizza to the grill with the raw side down, lower heat to the lowest setting, and close the lid.
  5. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes without opening the lid until grill marks are visible on the bottom.
  6. Move to the upper level or indirect heat until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
  1. Serve hot from the grill, sliced into wedges. Pairs well with a salad or fresh fruit.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh blackberries. Experiment with different cheeses and toppings.