Meatball Sub Casserole

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch thick slices
  • 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1-lb. pkg. frozen meatballs, thawed
  • 1 (28 oz.) jar pasta sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • I got the 2 lb. bag of frozen meatballs. So I only used half the bag that is pictured here.
  • I used the leftovers for spaghetti later in the week.

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
Arrange bread slices in a single layer in an ungreased 9x13 baking dish (see notes below).
Just fill in any gaps with smaller bits of bread.
I did have a couple slices of bread leftover since my loaf of Italian bread was pretty wide.
I used those extra slices to make some garlic bread to serve with this.

In a bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise and seasonings.
Spread mixture over bread slices.
Sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
Gently mix together spaghetti sauce, water and meatballs.
Spoon over cheese.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes.
Serve with a green salad.