Bruschetta Pizza

At first glance this grilled bruschetta pizza might resemble pizza margherita, but the addition of balsamic glaze takes it in a different direction.

pizza with fresh tomatoes, basil, and cheese on a board
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 pound prepared pizza dough

  • 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 4 basil leaves, torn

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • 1 pinch garlic powder

  • 5 (1 ounce) slices fresh mozzarella cheese, or as needed

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze, or as needed

Directions

  1. Preheat a gas grill with all the burners on High for 10 to 15 minutes. Shape the pizza dough.

  2. Stir tomatoes, garlic, and basil together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.

  3. Reduce the flame on half of the grill burners to Low, to create areas of direct and indirect heat.

  4. Carefully place dough onto the grill over direct heat. Close the cover. Let dough grill until the bottom is just barely cooked and shows char marks, 1 to 3 minutes.

  5. Use tongs to flip pizza dough over; move to the indirect heat. Brush dough with olive oil, and sprinkle with garlic powder. Place mozzarella slices on pizza.

  6. Grill until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes. Carefully remove pizza from the grill.

  7. Top with tomato bruschetta and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Slice into wedges and serve.

Cook's Notes:

I split my dough in half and got 2 pizzas, enough for 3 pieces each.

I use fresh mozzarella cheese; it has a better melting quality than pre-shredded cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

443 Calories
15g Fat
61g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 443
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 712mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 61g 22%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 16g 33%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 212mg 16%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 486mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.