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Pizza Balls

Feel like you've tried every type of pizza imaginable? I bet you haven't had a Pizza Ball!? They're such an easy weeknight meal and a ton of fun.
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Servings: 4
Author: Catherine McCord
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients  

  • olive oil
  • 1 pound white or wheat pizza dough
  • 3/4 cup chopped broccoli florets
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 425F and grease a 9-inch pie plate with olive oil.
  • Divide the dough into 16 even pieces.
  • In a bowl, combine the broccoli* (or whatever addition you choose), mozzarella, and pizza sauce.
  • Roll out a piece of dough into a 3-inch round, and place 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture in the center.
  • Bring the edges of the dough to the center, pinching to make sure they stick together, then roll the dough into a ball.
  • Place the ball, seam side down, in the pie plate. Repeat to form the rest of the balls.
  • Brush each ball with olive oil and sprinkle with a bit of Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until golden.
  • Optional additions: pepperoni, kale, spinach, ham, pineapple, peppers, olives, mushrooms or your favorite pizza toppings. 

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