1-Dish Italian Meatball and Cheese Pizza Bake

A cold oven is key to success with this easy one-dish meal full of flavors the whole family will love!
Difficulty Level: Easy
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 servings


Batter
1-3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 envelopes Fleischmann's® RapidRise Yeast
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup very warm water (120° to 130°F)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Topping
8 to 10 ounces (about 18 to 20) small meatballs, frozen, thawed
3/4 cup pizza sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella & provolone cheese blend
1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Italian Herb Seasoning
Directions

Recipe Note:  If desired, batter may be mixed in a separate bowl.  Proceed as directed above.

Mix batter ingredients in a pre-sprayed 9-1/2-inch deep dish pie plate.

Top dough with meatballs.  Firmly push meatballs into batter.  Pour pizza sauce over meatballs and sprinkle with garlic, cheese and seasoning.

Bake by placing in a COLD oven; set temperature to 350°F.  Bake for 30 minutes or until done.