Deep Dish Meatball Pizza
Deep Dish Meatball Pizza is the ultimate comfort food, combining a thick, crispy crust with savory meatballs, zesty marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Each slice is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that promises to satisfy your cravings. Perfect for game nights or family gatherings, this dish is sure to impress and leave everyone asking for seconds.
- 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 ground beef (lean)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for browning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough into a large circle and press it into a greased deep-dish pizza pan.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until just combined. Roll into 1-inch meatballs.
- Brown meatballs in a skillet with olive oil until crusted but not fully cooked.
- Spread marinara sauce over the dough, place meatballs on top, and generously sprinkle mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool briefly before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (117g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 575mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Customize toppings with vegetables or different cheeses for added flavor. For an extra kick, mix crushed red pepper flakes into the marinara sauce.