Learn how to make pizza on the griddle with this easy, step-by-step guide that will make you not want pizza any other way.
Who says you need a traditional pizza oven to make a delicious pizza at home? With a flat top griddle, you can create a mouthwatering homemade pepperoni pizza that will impress your family and friends. Flat top griddles are incredibly versatile, and I’ve enjoyed surprising people with all sorts of dishes cooked on it, from biscuits and pasta to chicken parmesan. But today, let’s talk about a recipe that takes the cake—griddle-cooked pepperoni pizza!
Ingredients
- Fresh store-bought pizza dough
- Freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- Marinara sauce
- Pepperoni or your favorite toppings
Equipment
- Flat top griddle
- Cooling rack
- Dome lid (or use your oven broiler)
Instructions
- Preheat the Griddle: Set your griddle to a low temperature. The key to perfect griddle pizza is cooking it low and slow.
- Prepare the Dough: Stretch the fresh store-bought dough to your desired shape and thickness. Remember, thinner dough cooks faster and gives a crispier crust. Use a fork to poke small holes all over the dough. This helps prevent large air bubbles from forming during cooking.
- Cook the Dough: Place the stretched dough on the preheated griddle. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until it turns lightly brown. Keep an eye on it to avoid burning. Once both sides are lightly browned, transfer the dough to a cooling rack.
- Build Your Pizza: Now it’s time to assemble your pizza. Start with a generous layer of marinara sauce, followed by freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, and finish with pepperoni or your favorite toppings.
- Melt the Cheese: Place the assembled pizza back on the griddle, still on the cooling rack. Add a little water to the griddle to create steam, then cover the pizza with a dome lid. This steam will help melt the cheese evenly. If you prefer, you can also pop the pizza in the oven on broil for about 2 minutes to get that perfect, bubbly cheese topping.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the cheese is melted and bubbly, your griddle-cooked pepperoni pizza is ready to serve. Slice it up and enjoy the deliciousness!
Pepperoni Pizza on Griddle
Ingredients
- Fresh store-bought pizza dough
- Freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- Marinara sauce
- Pepperoni or your favorite toppings
Instructions
- Preheat the Griddle: Set your griddle to a low temperature. The key to perfect griddle pizza is cooking it low and slow.
- Prepare the Dough: Stretch the fresh store-bought dough to your desired shape and thickness. Remember, thinner dough cooks faster and gives a crispier crust. Use a fork to poke small holes all over the dough. This helps prevent large air bubbles from forming during cooking.
- Cook the Dough: Place the stretched dough on the preheated griddle. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until it turns lightly brown. Keep an eye on it to avoid burning. Once both sides are lightly browned, transfer the dough to a cooling rack.
- Build Your Pizza: Now it's time to assemble your pizza. Start with a generous layer of marinara sauce, followed by freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, and finish with pepperoni or your favorite toppings.
- Melt the Cheese: Place the assembled pizza back on the griddle, still on the cooling rack. Add a little water to the griddle to create steam, then cover the pizza with a dome lid. This steam will help melt the cheese evenly. If you prefer, you can also pop the pizza in the oven on broil for about 2 minutes to get that perfect, bubbly cheese topping.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the cheese is melted and bubbly, your griddle-cooked pepperoni pizza is ready to serve. Slice it up and enjoy the deliciousness!
The Magic of the Flat Top Griddle
Using a flat top griddle opens up so many cooking possibilities. Here are a few surprising dishes you can make on a griddle:
- Biscuits: Yes, you can bake biscuits on a griddle! Use a lid to cover them and create an oven-like environment.
- Pasta Dishes: Cook your pasta on the stovetop, then use the griddle to prepare the sauce and mix everything together for a restaurant-quality finish.
- Chicken Parmesan: Bread and fry the chicken on the griddle, then assemble and melt the cheese right on the griddle or finish it off in the oven.
Tips for Griddle Cooking
- Temperature Control: Always keep an eye on the temperature. Low and slow is often the way to go, especially for delicate dishes like pizza and biscuits.
- Use a Dome Lid: This helps trap heat and steam, ensuring even cooking and melting.
- Experiment: Don’t be afraid to try new recipes and techniques. The versatility of the griddle means you can experiment with a wide range of dishes.
Griddle cooking is a fun and unique way to prepare meals, offering a twist on traditional methods. So, next time you’re in the mood for pizza, give this griddle-cooked pepperoni pizza recipe a try. It might just become your new favorite way to make pizza at home!
Do you have any surprising recipes you’ve tried on your griddle? Share them in the comments below! And don’t forget to follow along for more delicious and innovative griddle recipes. Happy cooking!
