Meatball Sandwich Casserole

By HeatherS

Ingredients

• 18 to 24 slices (1/4 inch thick) baguette French bread
• 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
• 1 package (1 lb) frozen cooked Italian-style or regular meatballs (32), thawed
• 1 bag (1 lb) frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry, thawed, drained
• 1 1/2 cups tomato pasta sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F. Brush 1 side of each bread slice with oil. In ungreased 9 1/2-inch deep-dish pie plate, line bottom and side with bread, oil side up and slightly overlapping slices.

Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.

Meanwhile, in large bowl, gently mix meatballs, bell pepper and onion stir-fry, and pasta sauce to coat.

Spoon meatball mixture into crust; bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated in center. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.