Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough, homemade or store-bought.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce.
- 2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese.
- 20 slices pepperoni.
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese.
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal (optional, helps with texture).
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional).
Optional Toppings
- Sliced mushrooms.
- Cooked Italian sausage.
- Diced green bell peppers.
- Red onion.
- Black olives.
- Jalapeno slices.
- Cooked bacon.
- Crushed red pepper flakes.
- Hot honey for serving.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Use whole wheat pizza dough for extra fiber.
- Provolone or Monterey Jack can replace mozzarella.
- Marinara sauce works well instead of pizza sauce.
- Turkey pepperoni is a lighter alternative.
- Avocado oil can replace olive oil because it handles high heat well.
- Gluten-free pizza dough works if needed.
Equipment Needed
You’ll need the following equipment.
- Blackstone griddle or flat top grill.
- Griddle spatula.
- Metal dome or melting cover.
- Dough roller or rolling pin.
- Mixing bowl.
- Measuring cups and measuring spoons.
- Pastry brush.
- Pizza cutter.
- Cutting board.
- Heat-resistant gloves.
- Instant-read thermometer (optional).
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Blackstone
Preheat your Blackstone griddle to medium heat, about 375°F to 400°F. Let it heat evenly for 8 to 10 minutes. A properly heated surface helps create a crispy crust instead of a soggy one.
A few drops of water should sizzle and disappear quickly.
Avoid turning the heat too high. Excessive heat can burn the crust before the cheese melts.
Step 2: Prepare the Dough
Lightly flour your work surface and stretch or roll the dough into a circle or rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
Brush one side with olive oil.
Let refrigerated dough sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before stretching. Cold dough is harder to work with.
Step 3: Cook the First Side
Place the oiled side down on the hot griddle.
Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until the bottom becomes golden brown with light char marks.
The dough should release easily from the griddle and have crispy brown spots.
Step 4: Flip the Dough
Using a large spatula, carefully flip the crust.
Immediately spread the pizza sauce over the cooked side, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges.
Sprinkle mozzarella evenly across the surface.
Add pepperoni and any additional toppings.
Finish with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese.
Step 5: Melt the Cheese
Cover the pizza with a melting dome or large metal lid.
Cook for another 5 to 7 minutes.
The trapped heat melts the cheese while finishing the crust underneath.
The cheese should be completely melted and bubbling around the edges.
Step 6: Finish and Serve
Carefully remove the pizza from the griddle.
Let it rest for 2 to 3 minutes before slicing.
Top with fresh basil or a drizzle of hot honey if desired.
Slice into 8 pieces and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1/4 Pizza)
Nutrient – Amount
Serving Size – 1/4 pizza.
Calories – 465.
Protein – 20g.
Carbohydrates – 40g.
Fat – 24g.
Saturated Fat – 9g.
Cholesterol – 45mg.
Sodium – 1,040mg.
Sugar – 5g.
Fiber – 2g.
Cost To Make This Recipe
Pizza dough – $3.00.
Pizza sauce – $1.50.
Mozzarella cheese – $4.00.
Pepperoni – $3.00.
Olive oil, seasonings, Parmesan – $2.00.
Optional toppings – $2.50.
