Description
Blackberry Basil Bacon Grilled Pizza Rocks is a delightful grilled pizza recipe featuring a crispy, smoky crust topped with juicy fresh blackberries, aromatic basil, crispy bacon, and melty mozzarella cheese. Perfect for summer cookouts or casual gatherings, this pizza offers a unique blend of sweet, savory, and fresh flavors that impress every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 ball of pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 cup shredded or sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
- 6 slices crispy cooked bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
Optional
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Bacon: Cook bacon until crispy using a skillet over medium heat or bake in the oven. Drain on paper towels to remove excess fat and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Prep the Dough: Roll or stretch your pizza dough into your preferred shape on a lightly floured surface. Brush both sides with olive oil to prevent sticking and encourage crispiness on the grill.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high, aiming for about 450 to 500 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure a nicely charred crust without drying out the toppings.
- Grill the Dough: Place the oiled dough directly on the grill grates. Cook for 2-3 minutes until grill marks form and the dough firms up. Flip carefully to grill the other side for another 2 minutes.
- Add Toppings: Remove grilled dough from heat briefly. Layer on shredded mozzarella, crispy bacon, and fresh blackberries evenly. Season lightly with salt and pepper to enhance flavors.
- Finish Grilling: Cover the grill and return the pizza for 3-5 minutes, or until cheese melts and toppings warm through without overcooking the berries.
- Add Basil and Serve: After removing the pizza from the grill, scatter fresh basil leaves on top and drizzle balsamic glaze if desired. Slice and enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Preheat the grill properly to get perfect char marks and crispy crust.
- Oil the dough generously to prevent sticking and help crisping.
- Don’t overload toppings to avoid soggy crust and ensure even cooking.
- Use fresh basil added after grilling to keep flavor bright and fresh.
- Handle the pizza gently when flipping and transferring to keep it intact.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pizza
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: blackberry, basil, bacon, grilled pizza, summer recipe, smoky, sweet, savory, cookout
