Want to make your frozen pizza taste even better? Take it up a notch by making pizza on the grill!
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.
How to Make Frozen Pizza on the Grill:
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
How to Make Italian Chopped Salad:
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.
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.
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!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Grilled pizza is the best isn’t it? We throw pizza on the grill year round.
Debbie Denny says
That’s a great meal,. Simple ansd tasty.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Veronica says
I have never seen pizza heated on the grill before. Looks good!
Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says
We cook just about everything on the grill! Including pizza! The salad cups are perfect with this!
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!
brett says
we grill pizza regularly. it just makes it taste SO much better!!
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
Great idea to put that on the grill. And i LOVE the salad cups. Perfect side dish.
Jenn @TheRebelChick says
Wow, I’ve never tried making pizza on the grill before. That is such a great idea!!
Jessica (Savory Experiments) says
I love the smoky flavor that grilled pizza has! Now I’m craving it…