The Best Meatball Pizza Recipe

Instead of ordering pizza tonight, try this perfectly pleasing meatball pizza recipe! Great for light dinner or go-with — so simple! So delish!

The Best Meatball Pizza Recipe
Description
Instead of ordering pizza tonight, try this perfectly pleasing meatball pizza recipe! Great for light dinner or go-with -- so simple! So delish!
Ingredients
For The Meatballs:
For the Meatball Pizza:
Instructions
To Make The Meatballs:
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In a bowl, combine the bread and water. Let stand, turning the bread occasionally to thoroughly moisten it, for 10 minutes.
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Squeeze the bread gently to remove most of the water.
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Discard the water. Tear the bread into 1-inch chunks and toss them into a large bowl.
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Add the chicken mince, ginger, garlic, onion powder, parsley, basil, egg white, red pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste.
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Mix thoroughly with moistened hands.
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Shape the meat mixture into 12 mini balls.
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Place the meatballs on the lined sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
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Now heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook meatballs for 6-8 minutes or until golden, flip and cover the pan fry additional 5 minutes to cook from inside(make sure not to over cooked).
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Remove meatballs from the oil and drain on kitchen paper.
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Let the meatballs cool slightly and then cut each one in half.
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Set aside.
To Prepare the Sauce:
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In a small bowl, mix together the pizza sauce, mayonnaise, basil and a pinch of crushed red pepper. Set aside.
To Assemble The Meatball Pizza:
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Preheat the oven at 180 degre C or 425 F.
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Drizzle a round pizza pan or a rectangular baking sheet with olive oil or non-stick spray.
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On lightly floured surface, roll out pizza dough into a 12-inch circle, with a rolling pin.
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Spread bases evenly with prepared pizza sauce. Scatter evenly with cheddar cheese.
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Top with meatballs halves and pressing lightly into base. Scatter evenly with Mozzarella cheese.
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Top with chopped green and red bell pepper.
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Bake 25 minutes or until the crust is crisp and golden and the cheese is hot and bubbly.
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Let pizza sit for a few minutes then cut into 4 slices.
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Delicious Meatball Pizza is ready to serve.
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ENJOY :)