Meatball Sub Casserole
Source: Taste of Home
“I bought Italian style ground turkey for the meatballs and left out the green onions. It’s easy to make the meatballs ahead of time and freeze (thaw before using) or even use store-bought. This recipe came with freezing instructions, I’ve included those at the bottom.”
Ingredients
1/3 c. chopped green onions
1/4 c. seasoned bread crumbs
3 T. grated Parmesan cheese
1 lb ground beef
1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1″ slices
1 package (8oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayo
1 t. Italian seasoning
1/4 t. pepper
2 cups (8oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 jar (28oz) spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
2 garlic cloves, minced
1. In a bowl, combine onions, crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Add the beef and mix well. Shape into 1-in balls; place on greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink.
2. Meanwhile, arrange bread in a single layer in an ungreased 9×13 baking dish (all of the bread might not be used.)
3. Combine the cream cheese, mayo, Italian seasoning and pepper; spread over bread. Sprinkle with 1/2c. mozzarella.
4. Combine sauce, water and garlic; add meatballs. Pour over cheese mixture; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered at 350°F for 30 minutes or until heated through.
* To prepare for freezing, after spreading on cream cheese mixture, top with store-bought meatballs and 1/2c cheese, then freeze. Thaw in fridge before baking. Pour jar of sauce over (leave out water and garlic), sprinkle with 1-1/2c. mozzarella cheese and bake as directed.
(Submitted by Tiffany)
