BAKED SIMPLE MEATBALL STROGANOFF

By curly

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 loaf (1 pound) Italian bread, cut into 1-inch slices
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
• 1 cup water
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 40mins
Cooking time 70mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the onions, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink.

Meanwhile, arrange bread in a single layer in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish (all of the bread might not be used). Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning and pepper; spread over the bread. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella.

Combine the spaghetti sauce, water and garlic; add meatballs. Pour over cheese mixture; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.
Yield: 6 servings.