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BBQ ‘Meatball’ Pizza

A delicious and delightful way to elevate your pizza game, combining smoky BBQ sauce with savory vegetarian meatballs, topped with melted mozzarella for a creamy richness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza
  • 1 prepared pizza dough 1 prepared pizza dough (store-bought or homemade, ready to roll)
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (choose a favorite for optimal flavor)
  • 6-8 pieces 6-8 vegetarian meatballs (halved or crumbled for even distribution)
  • 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (for that gooey, melty goodness)
  • 1/4 whole 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced to add a crisp bite)
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup corn kernels (optional, a touch of sweetness) Optional ingredient
  • to taste Fresh cilantro or parsley (for vibrant garnish)
  • as needed Olive oil (for brushing the crust)
  • to taste Jalapeño slices (optional, for a spicy kick) Optional ingredient
  • to taste Pineapple chunks (optional, for an unexpected twist) Optional ingredient
  • to taste Crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional, for a creamy element) Optional ingredient
  • to taste Red pepper flakes (optional, to spice things up) Optional ingredient

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or steel in the oven if you’re using one.
  2. Roll or stretch the pizza dough into a 10–12 inch circle, creating a ridge around the edge for a crust.
  3. Place the shaped dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet or a floured pizza peel.
  4. Brush the crust lightly with olive oil for a golden color.
  5. Spread BBQ sauce evenly over the dough.
  6. Sprinkle half of the cheese over the sauce.
  7. Distribute vegetarian meatballs, red onions, and corn evenly across the pizza.
  8. Top with the remaining cheese.
Cooking
  1. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  2. Remove from the oven and sprinkle fresh cilantro or parsley over the top.
  3. Slice and serve hot.

Notes

Use a pizza stone for better crust texture and avoid piling toppings too high to prevent sogginess. Adjust oven rack for a crispier edge.