Meatball Sub Casserole

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Ni pedo
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this is an easy to make ahead kind of meal..just pop it into the oven 30 minutes b4 you want to eat

Meatballs:
1/3 C chopped green onions
1/4 C seasoned bread crumbs
3 T grated Parmesan cheese
1 lb ground beef
1 egg
minced garlic

Casserole:
1 loaf french bread, cut into 1-inch slices
1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
1/2 C mayo
1 t Italian seasoning
1/4 t pepper
2 C shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
28 oz spaghetti sauce 1/2 C water
2 garlic cloves, minced

Meatballs:
In a bowl, combine onions, crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Add beef and mix well.

Shape into 1-in balls; place on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink.

The rest of it:
Meanwhile, arrange bread in a single layer in an ungreased 9x13x2 in baking dish (depending on the size of your loaf, you may need more than 1 or may not use all of one)

Combine cream cheese, mayo, Italian seasoning and pepper; spread over bread.

Sprinkle with 1/2 C mozzarella cheese

Combine sauce, water and garlic; add meatballs. Spoon over cheese mixture.

Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 C mozzarella. Add a little Parmesan or cheddar if you want

Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30 minutes or until heated through and cheese has kind of browned
 

QSis

Grill Master
Staff member
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OMG, Jeff - ingenious!

I'm trying not to think of all the BILLIONS of calories in all the recipes I'm saving!

Lee
 
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