Delicious Pizza Meatballs Recipe

These pizza meatballs are a fun twist on traditional meatballs, with a blend of ground beef, Italian sausage, and pepperoni mixed with pizza seasoning, cheese, and breadcrumbs. Baked to perfection and served with marinara sauce, they are perfect for a family dinner or a party appetizer.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground Italian sausage
• 1/2 cup pepperoni slices, chopped
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian sausage, chopped pepperoni, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and beaten egg. Mix well until everything is evenly distributed.
3. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through.
5. Remove the meatballs from the oven and top each one with a spoonful of marinara sauce and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.
6. Return the meatballs to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Serve the pizza meatballs hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley, and enjoy!

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