Labor Day is right around the corner and if you're looking for something different to serve, pizza is a great option. Not only can you fix pizza on the grill, but you can incorporate American ingredients to make this patriotic holiday even better. Whether you're adding apple to your pizza or create a gourmet-style cheeseburger pizza, your guests are going to love these recipes. The following are just two great pizza recipes for Labor Day.
Apple, Gorgonzola and Red Onion Pizza
People think of apple pie when it comes to American food, but why not use the apple to create something new this Labor Day? This pizza could actually be cut into small pieces and served as an appetizer and would pair perfectly with a white wine.
8 ounces of pizza dough
Garlic-infused olive oil
1 cup of crumbed gorgonzola
1 cup of thinly sliced red onion
1 cup of thinly sliced green apple
1. Heat the grill to medium and brush the grate with olive oil.
2. Place the shaped dough on the grate and close the grill.
3. Cook the dough until golden brown on one side (around 5-10 minutes), brush the crust with olive oil and flip.
4. Brush the cooked side of the crust with more olive oil and top with the gorgonzola, red onion and apple.
5. Close the lid and cook until the cheese melts and the crust is cooked through, around another 5 minutes.
6. Cut into small pieces and serve with a mixed green salad and white wine.
Gourmet Cheeseburger Pizza
Cheeseburger pizza is often thought of as man-food or something for the kids. However, with just a few high-quality ingredients, you can turn this pizza into something that everyone is sure to love.
8 ounces of pizza dough
Garlic-infused olive oil
Garlic-infused mayonnaise
8 ounces of Mexican blend shredded cheese
8 ounces of 93% lean ground beef, cooked and crumbled
1 cup of thinly sliced red onion
1 cup of chopped tomato
1. Heat the grill to medium and brush the grate with olive oil.
2. Place the shaped dough on the grate and close the grill.
3. Cook the dough until golden brown on one side (around 5-10 minutes), brush the crust with olive oil and flip.
4. Spread with garlic-infused mayonnaise, top with shredded cheese, ground beef, onions, and tomatoes.
5. Cover the grill and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the crust is cooked through and the cheese has melted.
You don't have to serve the same old thing this Labor Day. These recipes are sure to please everyone at your party.
