meatball sub casserole

Name: Meatball Sub Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/3 cup(s) chopped green onion; 1/4 cup(s) seasoned bread crumbs; 3 tablespoon(s) grated parmesan cheese; 1 pound(s) ground beef; 1 pound(s) loaf italian bread, cut into 1-inch slices; 1 package(s) 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup(s) mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon(s) italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper; 2 cup(s) (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 jar(s) (28 ounces) spaghetti sauce; 1 cup(s) water; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced

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Stormy Stewart

Mio, MI

Updated on Jun 22, 2011

If you like meatball subs, you'll love this tangy casserole - it has all the rich flavor of the popular sandwiches with none of the mess. Italian bread is spread with a cream cheese mixture, then topped with meatballs, spaghetti sauce and cheese. Served with a green salad, it's a hearty meal the whole family enjoys. Mine goes crazy over it.

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield a family

Ingredients

1/3 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 pound ground beef
1 pound loaf italian bread, cut into 1-inch slices
1 package 8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 jar (28 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
2 cloves garlic, minced

How To Make meatball sub casserole

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the onions, crumbs and Parmesan cheese.Add beef and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink. (Or fry in a pan like I do.)

Step 2

Meanwhile, arrange bread in a single layer in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish (all of the bread might not be used). (I use a 9x12 pan)
Step 3

Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning and pepper; spread over the bread. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella. Combine the sauce, water and garlic; add meatballs. Pour over cheese mixture; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
Step 4

Bake, uncovered, at 350degrees for 30 minutes or until heated through.
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