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Meatball Flatbread

January 24, 2024 by Gina +

You can’t go wrong with pizza or pizza-type meals in our house. So when I had some flatbreads from Aldi I needed to use, I figured turning them into pizzas would be a hit. We always have meatballs in the freezer so with some marinara sauce, cheese, and said meatballs, we had these meatball flatbreads and they were delish. They’ve quickly become an easy weeknight dinner in our house.

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I love cooking and preparing food for my family, but I am always looking for easy meals I can get on the table quickly. With two little kids, sometimes it comes down to dinner in under 30 or else they will snack themselves full. These flatbread pizzas are not only easy and quick, but everyone loves them. Thanks to frozen meatballs (fresh work great too), some ready-made flatbreads, shredded cheese, and marinara, you can have a tasty dinner on the table in no time!

I love using frozen meatballs for this pizza but you can substitute any toppings you like. It’s a risky move in my house but adding some veggies is another great option. Sometimes I like to throw a chopped salad on my part too. A salad pizza is so good too. I can’t get my kids to go for it but I love it. Otherwise, you can add a side salad to get in some vegetables.


Ingredients needed for the Meatball Flatbread

  • Ready-made flatbread (Trader Joe’s and Aldi have some good ones)
  • Shredded mozzarella or Italian blend cheese
  • Thawed, already-cooked meatballs
  • Marinara or pizza sauce

How to Make the Meatball Flatbread

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Spread sauce over flatbread.
  • Cut meatballs in half then place most of them cut side down on sauce. Cover with cheese.
  • Use any remaining meatballs on top.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and starting to bubble.

What’s to love about this Meatball Flatbread

  • So tasty and easy to make
  • Customizable, add whatever toppings you like
  • Quick to make and requires minimal ingredients

More recipes you will like…

  • Sausage Rolls
  • White Pizza Grilled Cheese
  • BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza

Tips & FAQ for the Meatball Flatbread

What other toppings can I use:

The best part is you can add whatever you like. Try more veggies or pepperoni. It’s very customizable

What to serve with this?

I think pizza always goes best with a nice chopped salad.


Meatball Flatbread

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Servings: 0 2-3 per flatbread
Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Per Flatbread
  • 1 pre-cooked flatbread Aldi and Trader Joe's have great ones
  • 6-10 small meatballs, cooked I use defrosted frozen meatballs
  • 1/3 cup Pizza or marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Italian blend cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400. Spread sauce over flatbread. Cut meatballs in half then place most of them cut side down on sauce. Cover with cheese. Use any remaining meatballs on top. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and starting to bubble.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Dinners, Recipes, Snacks Tagged With: cheese, Dinner, easy dinner, flatbread, meatball, pizza

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1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp kosher salt
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Pulse the cookies into fine crumbs and mix with the melted butter. Press into a small pie dish and refrigerate while you make the filling.

Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt and beat until light and creamy. Gently fold in the Cool Whip until everything is combined.

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2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp white vinegar
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp kosher salt
ยฝ tsp black pepper

For the creamy green sauce:

1 packed cup fresh cilantro
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 small jalapeรฑo, seeds removed
1 garlic clove
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2 tbsp grated parmesan
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp honey
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Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for about 5โ€“7 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until cooked through to 165ยฐF. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice and drizzle generously with the creamy green sauce.

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1 package Trader Joeโ€™s Beef Birria, cooked and shredded (reserve ยฝ cup consommรฉ)
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 ounces cream cheese
ยพ cup milk
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded Oaxaca cheese or mozzarella
1 ramen seasoning packet
ยผ teaspoon cumin
Diced white onion, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges for serving

Cook the ramen noodles, then drain and set aside.

Melt the butter in the pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.

Add the cream cheese, milk, ยฝ cup birria consommรฉ, ramen seasoning, and cumin. Stir until smooth and creamy.

Reduce the heat to low and add the Monterey Jack mozarella cheese. Stir until melted.

Add the cooked ramen noodles and shredded birria beef and toss until everything is coated in the cheesy birria sauce. Add another splash of consommรฉ if needed to loosen it up.

Top with diced onion, cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and extra consommรฉ if you like.

Make sure to SAVE this one and FOLLOW along for more recipes ๐Ÿ™ƒ
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To round out the spread, I set out @powerupsnacks Power Up Premium Trail Mix for an easy snack, @sourpunchcandy Sour Punch Bites for a sweet treat, and served everything on @SOLOcup cups and plates, which made cleanup so easy.
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Creamy peanut butter filling, a chocolate cookie crust, and absolutely no oven required. 

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16 Oreo-style cookies
4 tablespoons melted butter

For the filling:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
โ…“ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
6 ounces Cool Whip, thawed

Optional toppings:
Melted chocolate, crushed Oreo cookies, chopped peanut butter cups, or chopped peanuts.

Pulse the cookies into fine crumbs and mix with the melted butter. Press into a small pie dish and refrigerate while you make the filling.

Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt and beat until light and creamy. Gently fold in the Cool Whip until everything is combined.

Spread the filling into the crust, smooth the top, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight for the best texture.

Before serving, drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with crushed Oreo cookies if youโ€™d like.

Save this one for your next summer get-together!

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