Meatball Sub Casserole Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
924 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Meatball Sub Casserole Recipe
Description
Meatball Sub Casserole Recipe combines toasted slices of French bread with a creamy seasoned spread featuring cream cheese and mayonnaise. Mozzarella cheese adds mild, melting richness. Fully cooked meatballs are simmered in a jarred pasta sauce, lending a hearty and familiar tomato-based flavor enhanced by Italian seasoning. After layering these components in a baking dish, the casserole bakes uncovered until the cheese melts into a bubbly topping and the flavors meld. The dish is sliceable, making serving straightforward and informal.
The bread absorbs some creaminess while maintaining structure, contrasting with juicy meatballs and melted cheese. This dish simplifies traditional meatball subs by turning them into a casserole format, ideal for feeding a group or family.
Preparation involves assembling the layers and baking at a moderate temperature, requiring no special equipment. The use of thawed, fully cooked meatballs expedites cooking time. It pairs well with simple sides like salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
Ingredients
- 1 French bread cut into 1 in thick slices, toasted, loaf
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 c. mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 c. mozzarella cheese divided, shredded
- 1 lb meatballs thawed, fully cooked, frozen, package
- 1 pasta sauce 28 oz, jarred
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Arrange bread slices in a single layer in an ungreased 9×13 baking dish. Fill in gaps with smaller chunks of bread.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise and seasonings. Spread mixture over bread slices. Sprinkle with 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Gently mix together spaghetti sauce and meatballs. Spoon over cheese. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 924 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 924kcal | 46% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 62g | 95% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Cholesterol | 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 1818mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 852mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1625IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 9.8mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 497mg | 50% |
| Iron | 5.1mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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