Meatball Pizza

I always keep meatballs and pizza crusts in the freezer to make this pizza at the spur of the moment. Add a tossed salad and you have a delicious dinner.

—MARY HUMENIUK-SMITH PERRY HALL, MD



START TO FINISH: 25 MIN. • MAKES: 6-8 SLICES


1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust

1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 small onion, halved and sliced

12 frozen fully cooked homestyle meatballs (1/2 ounce each), thawed and halved

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Place the crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Spread with pizza sauce; top with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese and onion. Arrange meatball halves over top; sprinkle with cheeses.

2. Bake 12-17 minutes or until pizza is heated through and cheese is melted.