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Mini Meatball Pizza Bites: Big Flavor in Every Bite
If you love pizza and you love meatballs, get ready to fall head over heels for the perfect mashup: Mini Meatball Pizza Bites. These irresistible, bite-sized treats combine everything you love about classic pizza—with the hearty, savory goodness of juicy meatballs—all in a compact, poppable form.
Perfect for game day, family movie nights, parties, or even lunchbox treats, these pizza bites are fun to make, easy to eat, and guaranteed to disappear fast.
Why You’ll Love These Mini Pizza Bites
These aren’t just any snacks. They’re loaded with flavor, endlessly customizable, and made with simple ingredients. The base is golden, flaky dough (store-bought or homemade), topped with a spoonful of pizza sauce, melty mozzarella, and a perfectly seasoned mini meatball. Once baked, they’re melty, crispy, and bursting with pizza-shop flavor—without the need for delivery.
Ingredients
For the Mini Meatballs:
- ½ lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 egg yolk
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Pizza Bites:
- 1 sheet refrigerated pizza dough or crescent roll dough
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley (optional)
- Olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
1. Preheat and Prep:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
2. Make the Meatballs:
In a bowl, combine all meatball ingredients. Roll into small balls (about 1 inch) and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until just cooked through. Set aside.
3. Assemble the Bites:
Roll out the dough and cut into small squares (about 2 inches). Press each square into the mini muffin tin cups to form a base.
Add a small spoonful of pizza sauce, a sprinkle of cheese, and top with a mini meatball. Add a little more cheese if desired.
