How to Make Creamy Meatball Sub Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you a fan of meatball subs? How about casseroles? If you love both, then you're in for a real treat with this Creamy Meatball Sub Casserole recipe! This dish combines all the best parts of a classic meatball sub with the comforting warmth and convenience of a casserole. It's a hearty and flavorful meal that's perfect for feeding a crowd or for enjoying leftovers throughout the week.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ⅓ cup chopped green onion
  • ¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch slices
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix ground beef, green onion, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl; form into 1-inch meatballs. Arrange meatballs in a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Arrange bread slices in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning, and pepper in a bowl; spread over bread slices. Sprinkle 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese over the cream cheese mixture.
  • Combine spaghetti sauce, water, and garlic in a bowl; add meatballs. Pour spaghetti sauce mixture over bread. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    452 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 922mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 249mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 403mg