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Meatball Sub Casserole
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Do you love meatball subs? Now you can have your favorite meatball sub in this hearty casserole! Meatball Sub Casserole combines all your favorite flavors of the classic sub. The perfect comfort food recipe. A layer of toasted french bread topped with cream cheese layer, spaghetti sauce, meatballs and cheese. We love making this and it’s so easy! I’ts one of the best casserole recipes and it freezes great!
Meatball Sub Casserole
Winter is STILL here, can you believe it? Oh. My. Goodness. Supposedly Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow this year but I’m telling you…
I feel like it will never end!
Seriously though, I know it’s the end of February and March is right around the corner. This is the hardest part of the season. You’re waiting for spring, but March is usually the snowiest month and by now.
I’m seriously over it. You can relate right?
That’s why we need more casserole recipes in our life! Delicious recipes that are easy to make and will warm you up on a cold day! Lasagna Casserole, Baked Spaghetti Casserole or Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole all great choices so I’m adding one more – Meatball Sub Casserole!
This is a hearty, yummy casserole perfect for those cool days that seem to be here to stay.
I knew when I saw this I had to try it. It comes together so fast and easy. I used pre-made meatballs, toasted the bread a little so it would stay firm. I did wonder when I was making this if I was going to end up with a soggy mess.
This is also what my mom asked when I told her about this! I’m proud to report that it doesn’t turn into a soggy mess!
Casserole Recipes
My family loves casseroles and so do I! Although we refer to them as “Hot Dishes” since we are from Minnesota.
It’s funny how I’ve had to change my lingo since I started this blog ?
What do I need to make Meatball Sub Casserole
- loaf french bread
- cream cheese
- mayonnaise
- Italian seasoning
- pepper
- mozzarella cheese
- frozen meatballs
- pasta sauce
What are the three main parts of a casserole?
Meat, sauce and cheese! Heavenly huh? But a casserole needs the right dish. A great casserole dish will be oven safe. Some are deep, others are more shallow. Metal is usually lighter, ceramic can be heaven once it’s filled.
I like a dish that is pretty enough to go from the oven right to the table. Here are some of my favorites!
For all you farmer’s wives out there this would be a PERFECT casserole to bring out to the meal and would have the guys coming back for seconds. I know if you are anything like us you are always on the look out for new meals to bring out!
How to make Meatball Sub Casserole
- Preheat the oven.
- Arrange slices of bread in one layer in the casserole dish. If there are gaps, fill them in with smaller chunks of bread.
- Next combine cream cheese, mayonnaise and seasonings.
- Spread over bread slices. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Combine the spaghetti sauce and meatballs. Spoon over cheese. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake until hot and bubbly!
More delicious Casserole Recipes!
- Mexican Chicken Casserole
- Easy Mexican Casserole
- Easy Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
- Poppy Seed Chicken
- Cheesy Ham Casserole with Bowtie Pasta
What’s your favorite meal in the winter? Be sure to comment below, I definitely want to hear from you!!! And if you’re like me and snap photos of everything you eat, tag me on Instagram @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats that way I’m sure to see how this turned out for you!!
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Meatball Sub Casserole Recipe
One of the best casserole recipes! Meatball Sub Casserole is layered with toasted french bread, cream cheese, spaghetti sauce, meatballs and cheese!
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Ingredients
- 1 loaf french bread cut into 1 in thick slices, toasted
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 c. mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 1 lb package fully cooked frozen meatballs thawed
- 1 jar pasta sauce 28 oz
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Arrange bread slices in a single layer in an ungreased 9×13 baking dish. Fill in gaps with smaller chunks of bread.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise and seasonings. Spread mixture over bread slices. Sprinkle with 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Gently mix together spaghetti sauce and meatballs. Spoon over cheese. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 924kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 42gFat: 62gSaturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 166mgSodium: 1818mgPotassium: 852mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1625IUVitamin C: 9.8mgCalcium: 497mgIron: 5.1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Recipe from: The Country Cook
Can this be prepped ahead of time and be refrigerated until ready to bake?
It can be but the toasted bread would be soggy if you tried that.
How big of a package of meatballs? There is variety of sizes…
The recipe calls for a 1 lb bag as noted in the ingredient list. Hope that helps Cheryl!
To fill in the gaps is that with just regular bread? Or will there be extra from the loaf
There should be extra from the loaf to use.
Has anyone tried it with the frozen garlic bread? I was thinking of using that because I have that in my freezer?
I think that would work fine, toast the garlic bread first before adding it to the casserole.
Can you do home made maetballs too?
Yes! I would sear them in a hot skillet before adding them to the casserole though just to make sure they don’t fall apart in the sauce.
Does the mayo really make that big of a difference? I’m all out 😕
You could do another 4 oz of cream cheese or maybe a half cup of sour cream to replace it just so you have enough mixture to spread over the bread.
Do I melt the cream cheese when mixing it with the mayo??
The cream cheese should be softened when mixing it with the mayo.
Love this is yummy
I’m glad you liked it!
So delish ! I’ve made this recipe many times! Even the grands love it !!! I like to do 1.5 on the cream cheese part of the recipe! Sooo good. Thank you! A simply amazing dish!
I’m so happy to hear it’s a hit with you and the family!
Have you ever made ahead and frozen? Thanks
I haven’t tried this. I think the bread would become soggy so I don’t know how great it would be but if you give it a try, let me know how it goes!
My family loves meatball subs, and they ended up loving this recipe! Cant wait to make it again!
So happy to hear this!
Julie! You hit it out of the park with this one. So ridiculously delicious!
Thanks! It’s a family fave of ours too!
Haven’t found a brand of frozen meatballs the family likes. I’m. Thinking of making my own. Do you think I should precook them and freeze them or just put them in unfrozen?
I would for sure precook them! I don’t know if you need to freeze them unless you plan on making them a while ahead of time!
This looks delicious. I can’t wait to try it.
Hope you love it!
Friends loved this everyone asked for recipe easy to make, will make it again.
So glad you enjoyed it!
Could you use sour cream instead of mayo perhaps?
I would think so!