Grilled Goat Cheese Pizza

Tina bought the ingredients for this pizza, and we can’t wait to try it (probably over the weekend when the weather is supposed to cool down considerably in SoCal, since she plans on doing the finishing broiling option).

Got this gem from the May issue of Costco Connection magazine, which also includes more goat cheese recipes, a preview of white summer wines, an interview with Oscar winner Colin Firth, profiles of charitable athletes and DVD and book reviews. It’s a nice membership perk.

Tina wanted to share, in case any of our peeps would like to join in and get their goat cheese on. Should be delicious.

1 12-inch whole wheat pizza crust
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ cup zesty pizza or tomato sauce
1 sliced fresh tomato
10 ½ oz. fresh goat cheese, sliced into medallions ¼-inch thick
2 tablespoons fresh basil, cut into thin strips
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, torn into small pieces

Preheat grill to 425 F

Grill one side of the crust just long enough to firm it, so it can be easily moved. Check it after about 3 minutes.

Take the crust off the heat and flip it over so you can arrange the toppings on the grilled side. First, spread the olive oil all over the crust to the edges, then add desired amount of sauce to the middle, leaving about a half inch for the edge crust. Add tomato slices and goat cheese, followed by basil and parsley.

Put it back on the grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes on medium or until the crust is golden brown and the goat cheese medallions begin to melt. Or you can grill for 5 minutes, then broil for 2 more to brown the goat cheese. Makes four to six servings.