Deep Dish Meatball Pizza
Deep Dish Meatball Pizza is the ultimate comfort food, combining the heartiness of a meatball sub with the cheesy goodness of pizza. Featuring a buttery crust filled with succulent meatballs, robust marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese, this dish promises to delight your taste buds and impress your guests. Perfect for game nights or cozy dinners, each slice delivers an explosion of flavor that transforms any occasion into a memorable feast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a deep-dish pan with olive oil.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and form into meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs for about 5-7 minutes.
- Roll out the pizza dough to fit the pan and press it in. Spread marinara sauce over the base and sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Layer the browned meatballs on top, add remaining marinara sauce, then top with more mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool slightly before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Customize your pizza by using ground turkey or chicken for the meatballs or adding vegetables like bell peppers and mushrooms. For an extra flavor boost, experiment with different cheeses such as provolone or cheddar.