Do you like to grill? During the summer months I love to fire up the grill and cook. It’s a fun way to make a meal, the food tastes great and it means less dishes to wash in the kitchen. But, as we head toward the end of summer, grill fatigue starts to set in. No, grill fatigue isn’t a medical condition – it’s just a term I made up to describe the feeling where you are more than tired of the hot dogs, hamburgers and chicken breasts you have been cooking up on the grill all summer.
The nice thing about burgers and hot dogs on the grill is that they are so easy to make. BUT, how about something else that is just as easy or maybe even easier to make on the grill – Jack’s Pizza!
I headed to Walmart to pick up Jack’s Pizza to keep in the freezer for simple meals on the grill. You can see that Jack’s is really popular because it was almost cleared out of some varieties! I grabbed a few pepperoni pizzas and some ingredients to make a salad and headed home.
This is how EASY it is to make Jack’s Pizza on the grill. Set all the burners on your grill to low, keep the lid closed and preheat to 400 degrees. (You need to use a gas grill. Charcoal grills and smokers aren’t recommended.)
To start cooking, just unwrap your Jack’s Pizza and then place it right on the grate in the center of the grill. Close the lid.
After 7 minutes, open the lid and rotate your pizza (use tongs or a fork – it’s HOT!) and close the lid again. Cook another 5 to 8 minutes or until the cheese is melted and lightly bubbling in the center and the crust is golden brown. That’s it!
You can find more information about Pizza Grilling on Jack’s® Pizza Facebook page. You can also find more recipes at FlavorfulMoments.net.
To make a nice simple meal with our Jack’s Pizza, I created a delicious Italian Chopped Salad Recipe. It is a filling side dish chock-full of goodies and perfectly completes the meal. I love the combination of flavors of deli meats and cheeses along with the fresh veggies and tangy dressing.
Italian Chopped Salad Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
FOR SALAD:
10 oz bag hearts of romaine
1/2 green pepper
2 tomatoes, seeded
3 thick slices deli salami
3 thick slices deli pepperoni
3 slices provolone cheese
4 oz fresh mozzarella
1 Tbsp parmesan cheese
FOR DRESSING:
3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
salt & pepper to taste (just a few dashes)
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS:
For the salad, chop the lettuce and place in a large bowl. Chop remaining ingredients and mix with lettuce.
For the dressing, mix vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir until salt is dissolved. Add olive oil and stir well.
Toss the dressing with the salad mixture to serve.
To make our grilling set-up truly “grab and go” I served the salad in tall plastic cups. Everyone can just grab a couple slices of pizza, grab a cup of salad and eat! It’s a delicious meal with little effort that everyone enjoys.
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Jessica (Savory Experiments) says
I love the smoky flavor that grilled pizza has! Now I’m craving it…
Jenn @TheRebelChick says
Wow, I’ve never tried making pizza on the grill before. That is such a great idea!!
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
Great idea to put that on the grill. And i LOVE the salad cups. Perfect side dish.
brett says
we grill pizza regularly. it just makes it taste SO much better!!
Ben @ Cheap is the New Classy says
This is an awesome idea! I’m going to try this, but I’m going to add some nice wood chips to the mix. Get a little smoke on it!
Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says
We cook just about everything on the grill! Including pizza! The salad cups are perfect with this!
Veronica says
I have never seen pizza heated on the grill before. Looks good!
Janel (A Mom's Take) says
My husband has always wanted to try a pizza on the grill. He loves to use his grill whenever possible. Also, that salad in a cup looks delicious.
Danielle @ We Have It All says
We love grilling pizza in the summer because then we don’t have to heat up our house by turning on our oven. Love that salad, what a great idea to toss it in a disposable cup.
Stephanie says
Love how easy it is to grill a pizza! What a great idea to include those to-go salad cups – perfect for an outdoor party!
aimee fauci says
I never would have thought to grill a pizza and how come salad looks better in a clear plastic cup?! I should have my husband do this and I’ve never tried this brand but have seen it.
Debbie Denny says
That’s a great meal,. Simple ansd tasty.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Grilled pizza is the best isn’t it? We throw pizza on the grill year round.
Tracey says
I’ve never tried making pizza on the grill. That is a great idea and I must try it out on our next pizza night!
Pam says
I love grilled pizza, but we haven’t had it in a while. I think we need to pick up a Jack’s pizza and make some soon.
kristin says
That’s a great idea to put it on the grill. The salad cups would be a hit around here too!
Carly Anderson says
I never would have thought to put a pizza on the grill! And that salad looks so refreshing!
Krystal says
That is so awesome that you can cook this on a grill! Definitely a fun way to celebrate the weekend!
Brandy says
I have not tried pizza on a grill yet. Why? I am not sure as I am a total pizza addict. This sounds yummy, will give it a whirl before snow is on the ground here in NH!
Laura says
It was my goal this summer to grill a pizza on my grill. I still have not done so, and never thought to do it this way {as opposed to dough and chicken and paste and such}. This is a great idea and a fun way of avoided turning on the ovens in my warm kitchen!
Shannon Gosney says
I’ve never had Jack’s pizza before, but it sounds good. Thanks for sharing.
Melinda says
the salad looks great. I think thats a great side to grilled pizza
shelly peterson says
I have heard about grilling pizzas but have never tried it. It looks yummy along with the Italian salad
Christie says
LOL, grill fatigue! Pizza on the grill is definitely a way to spruce up the grilling season!
Travel Blogger says
Grilled pizza is by far my favorite way to make pizza! I’m hoping to keep my grill going for atleast the next 6 weeks until its too cold.
Camesha says
I wanna try a pizza on the grill. That salad looks yummy too!
Megan @ C'mon Get Crafty says
I would never have thought to grill a pizza! Ha, my pizza-loving hubs would certainly not object to this.
Rosey says
I’ve never thought to grill a pizza. I bet it’s good having the crust grilled like that though.
nicole says
I love grilling pizza. And I like how you made the salads in clear plastic cups, great idea for when party hosting. Love everything!
Melissa @ This Girl's Life Blog says
I don’t think I have ever tried the Jack’s frozen pizzas before. I have seen them though.