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“I combined our daughter’s two favorite foods\u2014pizza and grilled cheeseburgers\u2014to create this main dish,” says Tanya Gutierro from Beacon Falls, Connecticut. “It’s very simple to make, and she and her friends love it. 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I have grilled all kinds of pizza with a great deal of success. I use charcoal (Weber) and direct heat...you just have to watch it. I cook one side, flip it and put the toppings on the side that is alrady grilled. Wonderful for camping or Friday nights on the deck around the pool.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"","GUID":"c2eb2cadae5c4eefb4b6da3fbd5f27a7","MemberId":3073239,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"caroljean2852","SubmittedDate":"07\/18\/2008 09:32"},{"Comment":"
I have made this pizza several times and it is always a hit. Although some think it is an odd combination for a pizza they quickly become fans and aks for it again! BeckyG<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"","GUID":"95e70c632cfe4c56992f76c8efc9db3d","MemberId":1476122,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"BeckyG","SubmittedDate":"07\/17\/2008 20:33"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"06\/08\/2008 19:28","GUID":"ACD98E7120E14A68870AA694E0D06C91","MemberId":807408,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cookbookmom","SubmittedDate":"06\/08\/2008 19:28"},{"Comment":"
My husband and I tried out this recipe this weekend. We weren't sure if we would like grilled pizza; it sounded kind of weird. But we decided to try it anyways. It was awesome. The flavors really come through, and tastes just like a cheeseburger. We will be making this again for sure!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"05\/27\/2008 12:16","GUID":"431bcf19ea4547938d6bf96126bd46a7","MemberId":1387807,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"aemiller","SubmittedDate":"05\/27\/2008 12:22"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":51678,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":44029,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":310825,"name":"BBQ","slug":"bbq","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310760,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Get your fill of all things grilled and glazed with our best BBQ recipes, BBQ sauce recipes, BBQ chicken recipes, pulled pork recipes and more.","parent":310796,"count":1711,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/bbq\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Grilled Cheeseburger Pizza"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n