Deep Dish Meatball Pizza (Print Format)
Cheddar, Monterey Jack, flavorful meatballs, and golden crust combine for a satisfying twist on pizza night.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Meatballs
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⅓ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
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2 tablespoons milk
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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½ medium white onion, finely diced
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8 ounces ground beef
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8 ounces ground pork
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1 large egg
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2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, minced
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1 teaspoon garlic, minced
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
→ For the Deep Dish Pizza
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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½ large yellow onion, diced
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1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1½ teaspoons Italian seasonings
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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16 ounces pizza dough
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½ cup pizza sauce
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1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
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Combine bread crumbs and milk in a large bowl and let soak for 5 minutes.
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Heat olive oil in a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Add diced white onion and sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened. Transfer onions to the bowl with bread crumbs.
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Add ground beef, ground pork, egg, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes to the bowl. Mix until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
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Divide mixture into 24 equal pieces. Place meatballs ½ inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until fully cooked.
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Increase oven temperature to 450°F.
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Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced yellow onion and optional jalapeño. Sauté for 6-7 minutes, or until softened. Add garlic, Italian seasonings, and salt. Sauté for 1 additional minute.
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Roll pizza dough into an 11-inch circle and press it into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a greased 9-inch springform pan.
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Spread pizza sauce on top of the dough. Combine cooked meatballs, sautéed onion mixture, Monterey Jack cheese, and sharp cheddar cheese in a bowl. Transfer mixture into the springform pan on top of the pizza sauce.
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Bake at 450°F for 20 minutes. Tent the top of the pizza with foil and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before removing the springform pan and slicing.
# Tips:
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Do not overmix the meatball ingredients to ensure tender results.
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Freeze leftover meatballs for future meals.