Meatball Pizza ๐
Description: This Meatball Pizza is a delightful treat that’s both delicious and easy to make. Perfect for a quick lunch or snack, it’s a crowd-pleaser, especially when topped with fried onions, adding an extra layer of flavor and texture that elevates the classic combination of meatballs and cheese.
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1 | Pizza crust |
| 1 | Jar of pizza sauce |
| 1 1/2 | Cups shredded cheddar cheese |
| 12 | Pre-cooked meatballs |
| 1/4 | Cup fried onions |
| Italian seasoning |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 149.6
- Fat: 10.1g
- Saturated Fat: 6.3g
- Cholesterol: 31.6mg
- Sodium: 297.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 6.1g
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Sugar: 1.3g
- Protein: 8.5g
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC) while you prepare the ingredients.
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Prepare Crust: Place the pizza crust on an ungreased pizza pan, ensuring it’s evenly spread out and ready for toppings.
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Spread Sauce: Spread 1 cup of pizza sauce evenly over the pizza crust, ensuring it covers the entire surface.
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Cheese Layer: Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the sauce, creating a cheesy base for your pizza.
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Prepare Meatballs: In a small bowl, toss the pre-cooked meatballs with the remaining pizza sauce, ensuring they’re well coated.
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Meatball Toppings: Arrange the saucy meatballs evenly over the cheese-covered crust, distributing them to ensure each slice gets its fair share of deliciousness.
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Second Cheese Layer: Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the meatballs, adding an extra layer of cheesy goodness to your pizza.
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Italian Seasoning: Finish off your pizza by sprinkling Italian seasoning over the top, adding a burst of flavor that complements the meatballs and cheese perfectly.
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Bake: Place your prepared pizza in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is golden brown and crispy.
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Serve: Once baked to perfection, remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve hot, topped with a generous sprinkle of fried onions for an extra flavor boost that will have your guests coming back for more.
This Meatball Pizza is not only incredibly tasty but also incredibly simple to make, making it the perfect choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. Enjoy the irresistible combination of savory meatballs, gooey melted cheese, and zesty Italian seasoning in every bite!
