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Meatball Pizza

Comfort food at it’s finest – this Meatball Pizza is topped with homemade meatballs, onions and lots of cheese. Elevate your pizza night with this delicious recipe that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 287 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Meatballs:
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 cup fine breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of thyme
Pizza:
  • 1 pound pizza dough*
  • 1/4 cup Pizza Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Thinly sliced red onion
  • 4 oz mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Shredded basil

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. (If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while the oven is preheating.)
  2. Cover a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. In a bowl, combine all of the meatball ingredients. Mix it all together, being careful to not overwork the meat. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and roll each into a ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs until they are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  5. Remove the meatballs from the oven and increase the temperature to 450ºF.
  6. Let the meatballs cool a few minutes, then slice each meatball in half.
  7. Stretch or roll the pizza dough out into a 12” circle. (See my pizza dough post for all my tips and tricks.)
  8. Spread the pizza sauce over the crust, then top with the halved meatballs and red onions. Sprinkle both cheeses over the top.
  9. Transfer the pizza to the oven and bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  10. Before serving, sprinkle with the basil.

Notes

  • *I like my pizza crust a little thinner, so I will use about 12 oz of dough per pizza instead of 1 pound.
  • See my pizza dough post for all of my pizza baking tips and tricks.
  • This recipe was updated July of 2023. The original recipe used a packaged seasoning mix for the meatballs and this now uses an easy homemade mix of spices. The recipe was also cut down to one pizza instead of two.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 287kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 540mg (180%) Sodium 551mg (23%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 287

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 287kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 540mg 180%
Sodium 551mg 23%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.