MEATBALL SUB SANDWICH CASSEROLE

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Winter supper at its best! Comfort food with a tantalizing sauce & lovely meatballs. Get the kids in on the act, rolling meatballs is fun and gooshy (okay, everyone, "Wash your hands first!"). Thanks to Taste of Home's Quick Cooking 2000 year book for their inspiration.

Provided by Debber

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 13x9, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup breadcrumbs or 1/4 cup crushed saltine
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground venison
1 loaf Italian bread, 1-inch cubes (1 lb loaf)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise (no substitutes)
1 teaspoon mixed Italian herbs (basil, oregano...)
salt & pepper
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
1 quart spaghetti sauce (or 28 oz can)
1 cup water
4 garlic cloves, minced (or pressed)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • In a bowl, combine onions, crumbs & cheese; add beef and mix well.
  • Shape beef into 1-inch balls; place on rimmed cookie sheet; bake for 15-20 minutes (no longer pink in center); turn oven down to 350.
  • Meanwhile, arrange bread cubes in an UNgreased 13x9 pan.
  • Combine cream cheese, mayo, seasonings, and S&P; spread over bread.
  • Sprinkle one cup Mozzarella cheese over the cream-cheese mixture layer.
  • Combine sauce, water & garlic; add meatballs and gently mix; pour this over the cheese layer.
  • Sprinkle remaining Mozzarella.
  • Bake (uncovered) at 350 for 30 minutes (top will be bubbly and quite fragrant).
  • OPTIONS: Use half Cheddar and half Mozzarella; try some sliced black olives; sprinkle some grated zucchini in for added nutritional value (and get a few veggies past the kids!--it's the secret ingredient).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 776.9, Fat 46.1, SaturatedFat 20.1, Cholesterol 129.8, Sodium 1701.3, Carbohydrate 55.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 17.6, Protein 34.8

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