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Meatball Sub Casserole




Source of Recipe


Taste of Home






Recipe Introduction


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.





List of Ingredients



• 1/3c. chopped green onions
  
• 1/4c. seasoned bread crumbs
  
• 3T. grated Parmesan cheese
  
• 1 lb. ground beef
  
• 1 loaf (1 lb) Italian bread, cut into 1 inch slices
  
• 1 pkg. (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  
• 1/2c. mayonnaise (do not use reduced fat or fat free)
  
• 1t. Italian seasoning
  
• 1/4t. pepper
  
• 2c. (8oz) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  
• 1 jar (28 oz) spaghetti sauce
  
• 1c. water
  
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
  






Instructions



1. In a bowl, combine onions, crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Add beef and mix well.
   
2. Shape into 1 inch balls; place on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400 for 15-20 mins. or until no longer pink.
   
3. Meanwhile, arrange bread in a single layer in an ungreased 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
   
4. Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning and pepper; spread over the bread.
   
5. Sprinkle with 1/2c. mozzarella. Combine sauce, water, and garlic; add meatballs.
   
6. Pour over cheese mixture; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
   
7. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30 mins. or until heated through.
   
8. Yield: 6-8 servings.