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Meatball Sub Casserole Source: Quick Cooking Servings: 8
1/3 cup chopped green onions 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 pound ground beef 1 pound loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch slices 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup mayonnaise* 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon pepper 8 ounces shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided 28 ounces spaghetti sauce 1 cup water 2 cloves garlic, minced
In a bowl, combine onions, crumbs and Parmesan. Add beef and mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place on a rack in a shallow baking pan.
Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink in center.
Meanwhile, arrange bread slices in single layer in an ungreased 13x9-inch baking dish (all of the bread might not be used).
Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning and pepper; spread over bread. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella.
Combine sauce, water and garlic. Add meatballs. Pour over cheese mixture. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until heated through.
NOTES : *Do not use light or fat-free mayonnaise.
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