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The Ultimate Pizza Party & Game Day Feast

February is full of exciting festivities. Starting the month off strong on the 9th is everyone’s favorite dish: pizza. Then three days after National Pizza Day, we’ve got the big game to exhilarate us on February 12th.

You already know what this means—make it an unforgettable weekend party with friends as you celebrate the big game and feast on heavenly BBQ pizza recipes. Not sure where to start when it comes to barbecuing pizza? Keep scrolling to discover our ultimate top five recipes!

 

Barbecue Baked Deep Dish Pizza

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Let’s kick off our list with this scene stealer—the ultimate Deep Dish Pizza. Trust us when we say you’ll fall deeply in love with the goodness of this hearty gem. It’s not just gooey and meaty, but it has a perfect buttery and flaky crust that will set the bar high for pizza everywhere. With its thick layers of meat, mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce, you’ll know after one bite that it truly is a happy National Pizza Day. Get ready to be as invested in this recipe as you will be in the big game!

 

Vegetarian French Onion Pizza

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There’s no way you could possibly let your vegetarian friends miss out on your BBQ pizza-making skills, and this Vegetarian French Onion Pizza is the one that’ll make them go “c'est délicieux.”

Topped with caramelized onions, Gruyère cheese, emmental cheese, and mozzarella, your guests will be energized to go all out on rooting for their team at your game day watch party. You’re going to need 60 minute of prep time and just a 15-minute cook time to whip up this masterpiece.

 

BBQ Souvlaki Pizza

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You haven’t tasted true magic until you’ve had a bite of this BBQ Souvlaki Pizza. Packed with pork tenderloin, creamy greek feta salad dressing, crumbled feta cheese, Kalamata olives, diced cucumbers and tomatoes, and tzatziki sauce, it’s a barbecue pizza recipe that’s just way too good to be true. Say “hello” to savoury goodness on a thick crust that only needs a 20-minute prep time and then a 40-minute cook time.

 

Barbecued Bruschetta Pizza

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Your Game Day watch party menu definitely needs this Bruschetta Pizza, fresh and garlicky pizza crust topped with gooey mozzarella and a mixture of fresh tomatoes, red onion, and feta. Drizzle it with balsamic reduction and sprinkle it with herby basil for a delicious finishing touch.

 

Roasted Duck Pizza

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Upgrade your party with this gourmet Duck Pizza topped with caramelized onions, candied bacon, and balsamic reduction! It’s a fantastic combination of flavors you’ll always be rooting for whenever you need to serve a dish that will impress your guests. It takes quite a few steps to complete, but it’s definitely all worth the effort!

 

Barbecued Sweet Pizza

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Some people like their BBQ pizza savory, and some like it sweet. If you’ve got friends with a real sweet tooth, here’s how to spoil them rotten as they watch the big game. This one right here is extremely customizable, and we’ve got the best topping mixes all figured out for you:

  • Fig, honey, and ricotta

  • Peach, raspberry, and mascarpone

  • Nutella, marshmallow, and hazelnut

 

Team-Inspired Pizza Toppings

Thinking about showing some extra team spirit? Personalize it by adding some team-inspired pizza toppings that will color-match with the festivities! Get prepared for the game by stocking your kitchen with these colorful ingredients that just scream team spirit:

Red Team Colours

  • Roasted red peppers

  • Cherry tomatoes

  • Pepperoni

Green Team Colours

  • Green peppers

  • Spinach

  • Broccoli

Purple Team Colours

  • Red onion

  • Purple cabbage

Black Team Colours

  • Olives

  • Mushrooms

Yellow Team Colours

  • Extra cheese

  • Corn

  • Pineapples

 

BBQ Pizza is the Real Champion

Whether your team wins or loses, all will be well as long as you have these mouthwatering BBQ pizza dishes on the table. They’re here to celebrate with you and comfort you.

Ultimately, making pizza is an art—and you’re going to need some of the most reliable tools to grill them to perfection. That’s where Napoleon Grills come into the picture. Our products are defined by uncompromising quality, so you can upgrade your grilling game like never before.

Didn’t find what you were looking for in the list above? Here are more pizza recipes to inspire your game day party.

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