No Mess with this Easy and Cheesy Meatball Casserole Recipe!

I love this meatball casserole recipe because the results tastes like a delicious meatball sub but without all of the mess of dripping suace and cheesy hands. This very easy meatball casserole recipe is easy to make and a favorite with my family.

Meatball Sub Casserole

Serves 6-8

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup chopped onions

1/2 seasoned breadcrumbs

1 egg

3 tablespoons parmesan cheese

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 pound lean ground beef

1 Italian bread loaf

1 package cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 teasoons Italian seasonings

2 cips shredded mozzarella cheese

1 jar (28 ounces) spaghetti sauce

1 cup water

2 cloves garlic, minced

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a bowl, mix together the onions, breadrumbs, egg, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.

Crumble ground beef over the mixture and mix well. Shape in to 1 inch balls and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

Meanwhile, cut the bread in to 1 inch slices. Spray a 9 x 12 casserole pan with non stick spray and arrange the bread on to the pan. ( you may have extra pieces that will not be used)

Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and Italian seasoning and spread on to the bread. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.

Combine the sauce, water, garlic and meatballs. Top over cheese mixture and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese.

Bake, uncovered for 30 minutes.

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