Stuffed Meatball Pizza Recipes

MOZZARELLA STUFFED MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat the foil with cooking spray.
• Place the beef, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, egg and water in a bowl; mix until thoroughly combined. You may need to add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to get a smooth mixture.
• Take approximately 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture and roll it into a ball. Press a cube of cheese into the ball of meat, making sure that the meat completely surrounds the cheese. Place the meatball on the sheet pan and repeat with remaining meat and cheese.
• Spray the tops of the meatballs with cooking spray. Broil for 10 minutes or until meatballs are just done - do not overcook or the cheese filling may start to spill out.
• Place the meatballs on a plate and pour the marinara sauce over the top, Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

MEATBALL-STUFFED CRUST PIZZA STAR RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
• In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, egg, onion, bread crumbs, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano.
• Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
• In a medium cast iron or nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
• Working in batches cook the meatballs until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
• On a sheet of parchment paper, press the pizza dough into a large circle, about 12 inches (30-cm) in diameter.
• Cut 8 evenly spaced 2-inch (5-cm) slits on the edge of the dough.
• Place one meatball on the edge of the dough between 2 slits. Pull the corners of the dough around the meatball and press into the dough, sealing the meatball in a dough pocket. Repeat with the remaining meatballs.
• With the help of a friend, transfer the pizza and parchment to a baking sheet.
• Spoon marinara sauce into the middle of the pizza and spread evenly.
• Sprinkle mozzarella over the sauce, or add your favorite pizza toppings! Brush the dough around the meatballs with olive oil.
• Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the dough is golden and just cooked through.
• Slice with a pizza cutter and serve.
• Enjoy!

PIZZA-STUFFED MEATBALL HOAGIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil.
• In large bowl, mix beef, 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs, the dried basil, salt, garlic powder, pepperoni and egg just until blended. In small bowl, place remaining 1/4 cup bread crumbs.
• Shape about 2 tablespoons beef mixture around each cheese ball; roll in bread crumbs. Place in pan.
• Bake 20 minutes or until no longer pink and meat thermometer inserted in meatball (not in cheese) reads 160°F.
• With serrated knife, cut buns horizontally in half, cutting to but not completely through one long side. Spoon about 2 tablespoons warm marinara sauce into each bun; top each with 4 meatballs, remaining marinara sauce and the fresh basil.

MEATBALL STUFFED-CRUST PIZZA DIPPERS

Steps:

• Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Coat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or a baking sheet with the oil.
• Stretch the dough into a 14-inch round. Transfer the dough to the prepared skillet or baking sheet. Place the meatballs evenly around the edge of the dough. Fold the dough over each meatball and pinch to enclose the meatball.
• Sprinkle the middle of the round with the dried basil and oregano, top with the 1/3 cup sauce and spread into an even layer. Scatter the mozzarella then the fresh basil, if using, over the sauce.
• Bake until the bottom of the crust is crisp and the edges are golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.
• Let cool slightly, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into 8 wedges with a pizza wheel. Serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping.

CHEESY ITALIAN MEATBALL POCKETS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place marinara sauce in a medium bowl and add meatballs halves; toss to coat in the sauce.
• Remove crescent dough sheet from the can and place on a lightly floured surface. Shape the dough into a well defined rectangle and cut into 4 equal rectangles.
• Place 6 meatball halves cut-side down onto one of the rectangles, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Spoon a bit of the sauce over the meatballs and top with 3 tablespoons Italian cheese. Repeat with another rectangle.
• Brush the border of each rectangle with beaten egg. Cover fillings with remaining rectangles, pinching edges with your fingers and straightening them as you go. Crimp the edges with a fork. Transfer both pockets to the baking sheet using a spatula. Brush with some beaten egg and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve with remaining marinara sauce for dipping.

MEATBALL PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan or baking sheet., Spread sauce over crust; sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese. Top with onion and meatballs; sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 12-17 minutes or until cheese is melted.