Recipe: Meatball Sub Casserole

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.