Small Detroit Spicy Meatball Recipe
tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni, meatball, ricotta, spicy honey
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Toppings
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Mix Meatball Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Shape Meatballs
Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Bake Meatballs
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned.
Assemble the Dish
- 5
Prepare the Sauce
In a saucepan, heat the tomato sauce over medium heat until it is warm.
- 6
Layer Ingredients
Once the meatballs are done baking, place them in a baking dish. Pour the warm tomato sauce over the meatballs, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and add pepperoni slices on top.
- 7
Add Ricotta
Dollop ricotta cheese over the top of the meatballs and sauce.
- 8
Drizzle with Honey
Drizzle spicy honey over the assembled dish to add a touch of sweetness and heat.
- 9
Final Bake
Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
