Easy Cheesy Turkey Meatball Mini Pizzas

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Mini pizzas topped with savory turkey meatballs and melted mozzarella, perfect for a kid-friendly quick meal. This Italian-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground turkey, Italian seasoning, garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, mix 1/2 lb ground turkey with 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until combined.
  2. Step 2: Form the turkey mixture into 12 small meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Place 4 mini pita breads on a baking sheet. Spread 1/2 cup pizza sauce evenly over the pitas.
  5. Step 5: Top each pita with 3 cooked turkey meatballs and sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over all.
  6. Step 6: Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve warm.

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