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Italian Meatball Sandwich Casserole

ItalianBeefIntermediate45 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 0.3 cup chopped scallions
  • 0.3 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 lb Italian-style bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.3 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cup shredded mozzarella, divided
  • 3 cup spaghetti sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).

  2. 2

    Combine scallions, bread crumbs, Parmesan, and ground beef. Roll into 1-inch meatballs and place in a baking pan.

  3. 3

    Bake meatballs 15–20 minutes until cooked through. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).

  4. 4

    Arrange bread cubes in a single layer in an ungreased 9×13-inch baking dish.

  5. 5

    Beat cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning, and black pepper until smooth. Spread over bread cubes.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle ½ cup mozzarella over the cream cheese layer.

  7. 7

    Mix spaghetti sauce, water, and garlic in a bowl. Gently stir in meatballs. Pour over the bread layer.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle remaining mozzarella evenly on top.

  9. 9

    Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly.