Cheesy Pizza Meatballs
All your favorite pizza flavors packed into a meatball. This ridiculously easy blend turns frozen meatballs into a cheesy, saucy, pizza-inspired crockpot meal that works as dinner, a sub, or the best party appetizer you have ever brought.
What You'll Need
1 (32 oz) bag frozen meatballs · 2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes · 4 cups shredded mozzarella · 2-3 cups favorite pizza toppings
Suggested Pairings
Sub rolls, pasta, zucchini noodles, or serve with toothpicks as a party appetizer
Great For
Game day appetizers, pizza night alternative, kids favorite, potlucks, parties
Crockpot Directions
Add all ingredients (except cheese) and the packet to crockpot. Stir. Cover. Cook. Stir in shredded cheese and let melt before serving. Great on pasta, meatball subs, or as an appetizer.
Alternative Cooking Method
Oven: Place meatballs in a baking dish, pour crushed tomatoes and packet over top, add your pizza toppings. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Remove foil, top with mozzarella and broil 3-4 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Blend Ingredients
Granulated garlic, granulated onion, minced onion, ground black pepper, oregano, parsley
Dietary marks reflect the blend only — not added ingredients called for in packet instructions. Always check the full recipe on the packet before cooking.
Make It a Sub
Load meatballs and sauce into a hoagie roll, top with extra mozzarella and broil until melted and golden.
Make It Pasta
Serve over your favorite pasta with extra crushed tomatoes and a generous shower of Parmesan.
Make It an Appetizer
Keep warm in the crockpot and serve with toothpicks — the perfect easy game day party snack.
Try With Italian Style Meatballs
For an Italian Sausage vibe use Italian style meatballs instead of homestyle!
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