Meatball Pizza Casserole Recipe

Name: Meatball Pizza Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or pork; 1 None medium egg; 2 None small onions, finely diced; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 2-3 tbsp sunflower oil; 1/4 lb bacon, chopped; 2 lbs Savoy cabbage, trimmed and thinly sliced; 8 oz prepared salsa; 1 1/2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp flour; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup vegetable stock; 1/4 lb mozzarella, grated; 16 oz package pizza dough; 1 None bread slice, toasted

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef or pork
1 None medium egg
2 None small onions, finely diced
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp smoked paprika
2-3 tbsp sunflower oil
1/4 lb bacon, chopped
2 lbs Savoy cabbage, trimmed and thinly sliced
8 oz prepared salsa
1 1/2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp flour
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable stock
1/4 lb mozzarella, grated
16 oz package pizza dough
1 None bread slice, toasted

1
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F. For the meatballs, soak the toast in a bowl of cold water for 1-2 mins. Mix the meat, egg, half the onion, mustard, paprika and soaked toast together in a bowl then knead with your hands until fully combined. Form 12 meatballs from the mixture. Heat some of the oil in a frying pan then fry the meatballs in batches for 5-6 mins, turning and adding more oil as necessary. Set aside.
2
In a separate frying pan, fry the bacon for 3-4 mins. Add the remaining onion and saute for 4-5 mins, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, mix the cabbage, salsa and nutmeg together in a bowl and season. Stir in the bacon mixture.
3
For the Bechamel sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan then stir in the flour. Gradually whisk in the milk and stock then simmer, stirring, for 3-5 mins until thickened.
4
Grease a baking dish. Roll out the pizza dough then place in the baking dish and trim away any excess from the edges. Spread the cabbage mixture on the pizza dough, top with meatballs then add the bechamel sauce. Sprinkle with cheese then bake for 20-30 mins until the crust is golden.

950

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef or pork, 1 None medium egg, 2 None small onions, finely diced, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Meatball Pizza Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Meatball Pizza Casserole

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