Simple Grilled Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
*This post was sponsored by Moms Meet on behalf of Flavor Your Life campaign. All opinions are my own.
First off, let me start by saying that I am no cook. I am not very creative in the kitchen and that’s why I like easy recipes.
One of those straightforward meals that my family love so much is a homemade pizza and hands down, our favorite is pepperoni. Not only is it delicious but it is perfect for days when you crave a simple meal that satisfies. Of course, apart from the taste, what I truly love about making pizza is the ease of preparation. It literally takes next to no prep work and is ready to eat in less than 20 minutes. All you need is pita bread, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and olive oil. But you don’t have to limit yourself to that. The beauty of a homemade pizza is that there are no rules when it comes to toppings. If you love your pizza with pineapples or even jalapenos, feel free to add them.
Ingredients
Crust
While you can make your own pizza crust, I used store-bought pita bread. They are very inexpensive and a great alternative for making your own. But, if you are up to it, my husband follows this recipe to make fresh pizza crust.
Sauce
In terms of sauce, I used regular pasta sauce. I had leftovers from a previous spaghetti dish so that got used up in this.
Cheese
With regards to the cheese, I bought fresh mozzarella from Costco. Though, this isn’t as gooey as it’s shredded counterpart, it is very soft and creamy. It is also a wonderful option if you prefer your cheese to be healthier and lighter.
Pepperoni
For the pepperoni, I used Boars Head pepperoni slices. It literally gives our pizza a spicy kick making it even more scrumptious!
Olive Oil
Lastly, you need olive oil. This helps lock in the flavor and provides moisture so that it does not dry out your pizza. I used Le Stagioni D’Italia extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).
Speaking of, if you are not familiar with EVOO, it is an extra virgin olive oil produced made by pressing European olives without heat or chemicals. As a result, it is nearly free of acidity and it retains more true olive taste imparting a delicious blend that has a well-balanced of fruitiness, bitterness and spiciness. What’s more, unlike refined olive oils, EVOO contains more of the natural vitamins and minerals found in olives. Because of this, extra virgin olive oil is not only tasty but beneficial for your health too!
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Directions*
Once you have all your ingredients ready, preparing the pizza is straightforward.
First, preheat your grill to 375-400 degrees.
Then, brush a generous layer of olive oil to one side of your pita bread.
Next, place it on the grill until you see the grill marks which shouldn’t be no more than 60 seconds.
After that, quickly top with pasta sauce and spread it evenly. (We tend to go light on the sauce, so our layer is usually pretty thin).
Finish off with slices of mozzarella cheese and pepperoni. (My family loves crispy pepperoni so I microwaved our slices for 30 seconds prior to grilling).
Lastly, place it back on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes or until the cheese melts. Let it cool for a few minutes. Slice and serve.
(*Side note: Every grill is different and will cook differently. That said, two of the three pizzas that I made had overcooked the bottom of the pita. My husband suggested using a foil layer for the third pizza and that worked beautifully).
Easy peasy, right? What’s your favorite pizza topping?
Eileen | 4th Sep 21
This is such a great idea for making pizza! I would have never thought of using pita bread!
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Alexandra | 11th Jul 21
Yum! I like the idea of using pita bread as the base – easy peasy.
Deb | 6th Jul 21
We have pizza at least once a week, and will definitely be adding your grilled pepperoni pizza to our menu, it sounds delicious! I especially liked your tip about microwaving the pepperoni first, it not only makes it crisper, it takes some of the grease away so there won’t be as much pepperoni grease on the pizza. Thanks for sharing, enjoy!
Donna @ Modern on Monticello | 22nd Jun 21
This would be wonderful for a snack or lunch any time. Thanks for sharing it. #HomeMattersParty
Lynn | 9th Jun 21
Oh wow! The grill marks look stunning! This looks so easy and delicious for a simple summer dinner meal! Thanks for sharing x
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Shauna | 9th Jun 21
This setup looks so cute! I love how easy it looks to make too. I’m also no chef, so anything simple is my favorite thing to try! 🙂
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Christine Kong | 9th Jun 21
We’ve been making pizza a lot at home too lately and this is such a yummy recipe. I love that we can make so many different combinations of pizzas when we do it ourselves. Yum!
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Lisa DeArmas | 9th Jun 21
That looks amazing and paired with the wine is a perfect dinner.
Kate | 9th Jun 21
This looks AMAZING!
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Lynn Armstrong | 9th Jun 21
this looks amazing!!!! My kids would love it.
Biana | 9th Jun 21
YUM!! Going to have to ask my husband to make this because grilled pizza sounds fantastic! xo, Biana BlovedBoston
Katy Stephenson | 9th Jun 21
This is so easy to make! And you just can’t go wrong with a pizza can you!
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Carrie at Curly Crafty Mom | 8th Jun 21
Ok, you are making me REALLY hungry! I always get EVOO, but I didn’t realize it had all of those benefits! Wow! I am def. sticking to it!
Carrie
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Jelena Dimic | 8th Jun 21
This is so simple to make and looks so yum, can’t wait to make it myself! <3
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Emily | 7th Jun 21
This will be a nice alternative to heating up the house this summer. We are always willing to eat pizza.
Linh | 7th Jun 21
This looks so good! Thanks for sharing this !
Danielle | 7th Jun 21
This looks so good. We love trying new recipes.
Dawn | 4th Jun 21
Mmm this looks so delicious! I can’t wait to try this with my kids once I get all the ingredients. Thank you!
Katie Centers | 4th Jun 21
Grilling is such a fun summer spin on having pizza! I can’t wait to do this
Andrea Hope | 4th Jun 21
We’ve never grilled a pizza. Can’t wait to try it!
Sarah | 4th Jun 21
It looks really delicious. Cant wait to try to make it!
Ivan M. Jose | 4th Jun 21
Easy and simple grilled pizza recipe. We love to do this, too, but we cook it in a pan over a stove.
Gervin Khan | 4th Jun 21
I am a fan of making an easy and delicious recipe for my family. This one is def added to my recipe book.
Rachel | 3rd Jun 21
Pita bread! I’ve never tried that, what a great idea. Thanks, love that!
Marjie Mare | 3rd Jun 21
That sounds so delicious and it’s perfect for this beautiful wheather.
Nisha | 3rd Jun 21
That looks so delicious and tempting, good to know about the addition of olive oil enhancbing the taste!
Camille | 3rd Jun 21
Great post thanks for sharing! This recipe looks amazing!
Camille xo
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Rach | 1st Jun 21
YUM!!! Grilled pizza seriously sounds so amazing! That char taste is the best and so summery!
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jess | 1st Jun 21
Yummm. I love roasted red peppers or mushrooms. Gotta have lots of cheese! This was fun to read, as I tried desperately during Covid to get pizza ingredients to make my own, but could never get the stuff. It was always out of stock. So, now, I could try again. 🙂
thanks for linking!
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Jill | 1st Jun 21
There’s nothing better than pizza on the grill and this looks delicious! I love how easy it is to make!
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Amber | 31st May 21
I love making pizzas for dinner! Yours looks delicious here. =)
hope you are having a great week so far!
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Mica | 29th May 21
That looks yummy! We haven’t done pita pizzas for a while but sometimes we turn wraps into thin and crispy pizzas! 🙂 The kids always like getting to make their own 🙂
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Shelbee on the Edge | 29th May 21
Maureen, we love grilled pizza! I have only ever made it with fresh dough though which can get a little messy if you don’t spray the grill with enough nonstick spray! I like this much easier version using already prepared pitas for the crust. Thanks for sharing and linking with me!
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Amy | 29th May 21
Oh, it looks so yummy! I got to your blog no problems this time!
mireille | 28th May 21
We love baking pizza on the grill but haven’t done it in a while. It would be a fun summer meal!
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Julia Rees | 28th May 21
I love pizza and this looks delicious! Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Julia x
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Laura Bambrick | 27th May 21
This is a great idea and looks so delicious! We love a similar naan bread and get the small sizes so we can each make our own. It’s perfect for those quick dinners! Fresh mozzarella is the best on pizza!
mia | 27th May 21
This recipe looks delicious – and achievable for a fellow non cook! I’ll have to give it a try 🙂 x
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Ada Furxhi | 27th May 21
OK, I am now convinced I need to add fresh buffalo mozarella to my pepperoni pizza. That looks so good and it’s homemade. Well done Maureen!
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Eileen | 27th May 21
It’s such a good idea to use pita bread! Much easier to make than your own dough
Bojana Krienke | 27th May 21
You’ve inspired me!!!! I am adding this to our summer at the cabin menu!!! So easy and when we have company people can add what they want and remove what they don’t want. I’ve never used pita bread but that sounds delicious and I will be sure to start by brushing on some Olive Oil. I know there are many different flavors but I never know what I am looking for, so the only thing I have in my kitchen is the standard one from the grocery store, but maybe I’ll check out the local Olive Oil store and just try something different for this recipe.
Lovely | 26th May 21
The pizza looks yum! I need to try this for our movie nights!
xoxo
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Kathrine Eldridge | 26th May 21
I need to try grilling pizza like this! It looks so delicious Maureen! Thanks for sharing.
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jodie filogomo | 26th May 21
My husband used to make pizzas on the grill and we loved it!! I like the idea of getting the crusts already made…convenience is key>
XOOX
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Nina | 25th May 21
So simple but yet so yummy! Thanks for sharing.
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Sheryll | 24th May 21
Isn’t everyone’s favorite food PIZZA?! And one of the ways my kiddos love it recently is having French bread as the pizza crust. Give it a try, Maureen. Easy and tasty!! 😋
Jennifer | 24th May 21
I love making grilled pizza!!
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