Diary of a Kentucky Cook

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Sunday, April 20, 2008

Deep Dish Italian Meatball & Cheese Bake Recipe

Deep Dish Italian Meatball & Cheese Bake

8 to 10 ounces or about 18 to 20 small frozen meatballs, thawed
3/4 cup or 1 small jar pre-made pizza sauce
1 tsp minced garlic
2 cups + shredded mozzarella & provolone cheese blend
1 tsp Italian Seasoning

To make Batter;
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 envelopes rapid rise yeast
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup very warm water
2 Tbl olive oil

Mix all batter ingredients in a med to large bowl.

1st layer:
Place batter in a pre-sprayed 9-1/2-inch deep dish pie plate.
2nd layer:
Push meatballs firmly into batter
3rd layer:
Pour pizza sauce over meatballs
final layer:
sprinkle top with garlic, Italian seasoning and cheeses

Place in a Cold oven
Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes.

My Notes:
You can double this recipe and make 2 pies or a deep 13 x 9 glass dish.
I like to add extra cheese 1/2 way through cooking time.
**In a pinch you can use 2 pre-made envelopes of pizza crust mix-
follow the directions on the package for mixing and rising.



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