Italian Meatball Sandwich Casserole
Description
Enjoy all the things you love about a meatball sandwich in a casserole! This easy recipe is sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
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1/3 cup chopped green onions
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1/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
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3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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1 pound ground beef
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1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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3 cups spaghetti sauce
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1 cup water
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2 cloves garlic, minced
Directions
1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
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Mix onions, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and ground beef together in a bowl. Roll mixture into even-sized meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter; place in a baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven until beef is no longer pink, 15 to 20 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Arrange bread cubes in a single layer in an ungreased 9x13-inch baking dish. Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning, and black pepper together until smooth. Spread this mixture over each bread cube. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the grated mozzarella cheese.
4
Mix spaghetti sauce, water (if using), and garlic together in a large bowl. Gently stir in meatballs; pour over bread and cheese mixture in the baking pan. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
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Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until heated through.