Top 5 Gluten-Free Pizza Recipes to Try in Your Next Cookout
Our list of 5 favorite gluten-free pizza recipes will help you create healthy and delicious meals for your next cookout.
Spring and summer are perfect times to enjoy the outdoors, and what better way to make the most of it than with a cookout? If you or your guests follow a gluten-free diet, you might think delicious pizza is off the menu. But think again! Here are five fantastic gluten-free pizza recipes that will be the highlight of your next cookout. And if you have an outdoor pizza oven, you’re in for an extra treat, as it brings out the best in these recipes.
1. Classic Margherita Pizza
Ingredients:1 gluten-free pizza crust
1/2 cup tomato sauceFresh mozzarella, slicedFresh basil leavesOlive oilSalt
Instructions: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the gluten-free crust.
Add slices of fresh mozzarella.
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
Bake in the oven until the crust is crispy and the cheese is bubbly.
Top with fresh basil leaves before serving.
This classic pizza is simple yet full of flavor with a wonderfully crisp crust.
2. BBQ Chicken Pizza
Ingredients:1 gluten-free pizza crust
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions:Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
Spread BBQ sauce over the gluten-free crust.
Top with shredded chicken, red onion slices, and shredded mozzarella.
Bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
Sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.
The smoky flavor from the BBQ sauce pairs perfectly with the crispy crust.
3. Mediterranean Veggie Pizza
Ingredients:1 gluten-free pizza crust1/2 cup hummus1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup artichoke hearts, chopped1/4 cup red onion, thinly slicedFresh arugula
Instructions: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
Spread hummus over the gluten-free crust.
Add olives, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and red onion.
Bake until the crust is crispy and toppings are heated through.
Top with fresh arugula before serving.
This veggie-packed pizza is both healthy and delicious.
4. Pepperoni and Mushroom Pizza
Ingredients:1 gluten-free pizza crust1/2 cup tomato sauce1 cup shredded mozzarella cheeseSliced pepperoni1/2 cup mushrooms, slicedDried oreganoInstructions:Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
Spread tomato sauce over the gluten-free crust.
Add shredded mozzarella, followed by pepperoni slices and mushrooms.
Sprinkle with dried oregano.
Bake until the cheese is melted and the crust is crispy.
This pizza is a crowd-pleaser, with the pepperoni and mushrooms adding a nice, slightly smoky finish.
5. Pesto and Goat Cheese Pizza
Ingredients:1 gluten-free pizza crust1/4 cup pesto1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbledCherry tomatoes, halvedFresh basil leavesInstructions:Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
Spread pesto over the gluten-free crust.
Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese and add cherry tomato halves.
Bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is soft.
Top with fresh basil leaves before serving.
The combination of pesto and goat cheese is a fresh and tangy twist.
Wrapping Up: Making Memories and Food
Having a cookout with gluten-free pizzas is not just about making food; it's about creating cherished memories that you can look back on. Imagine the laughter and conversation as everyone gathers around, the aroma of baking pizzas filling the air, and the joy of sharing a meal that everyone can enjoy. These recipes, from the classic Margherita to the adventurous Mediterranean Veggie, offer something for every palate and are perfect for making your cookout memorable.