Authentic Green Egg Margherita Pizza

Ingredients

- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
- A handful of fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the Green Egg:
- Begin by preheating your Green Egg to 475°F. Use the convEGGtor for indirect cooking to evenly distribute the heat.
- Allow it to reach temperature, which should take about 20 minutes.

2. Prepare the Base:
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness, roughly 12 inches in diameter, for an artisanal crust.
- Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal to prevent sticking.

3. Flavor the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, blend the tomato sauce with the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning according to taste.

4. Assemble the Pizza:
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a border for the crust.
- Arrange the mozzarella slices on top, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Drizzle olive oil over the cheese for added richness and flavor.

5. Cook the Pizza on the Green Egg:
- Use the pizza peel to slide the pizza onto the Green Egg’s cooking surface.
- Close the lid and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the crust is golden, and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.

6. Finish with Fresh Herbs:
- Once baked to perfection, gently remove the pizza using the peel.
- Scatter fresh basil leaves over the top to infuse the pizza with aromatic freshness.

7. Serve and Enjoy:
- Allow the pizza to cool slightly before slicing to prevent the cheese from sliding off.
- Slice and serve warm, ideal with a simple green salad or as a standalone entrée.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation: PT30M
30 minutes
- Cooking: PT12M
12 minutes

Total Time

- PT42M
42 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Green Egg pizza, Margherita pizza, homemade pizza, mozzarella, basil pizza, gourmet dinner, easy pizza recipe, backyard cooking, wood-fired pizza, pizza night

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 1,200 calories total

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