Meatball Sub Casserole ~ Hearty, classic casserole perfect for those days when you just need comfort food!
This is a hearty, yummy casserole perfect for those cool, crisp days that seem to be here to stay.
I found this recipe over at The Country Cook. If you haven’t checked out her blog please go over and do that. Brandie is a wonderful gal that speaks straight to my stomach (and thighs, and hips and…). If you like my recipes you are definitely going to like hers. We are from the same “mold” I do believe!
MY LATEST VIDEOSI 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!
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!
Meatball Sub Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 loaf french bread cut into 1 in thick slices, toasted
- 1 8 oz package 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 28 oz jar pasta sauce
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
Recipe from: The Country Cook
Y’alll have me a little nervous about using the mayo and cream cheese. I used 1/4 cup of mayo instead of half and 6oz cream cheese. My husband loves meatball subs and say it already smells good in the oven. He is not a mayo fan but I am and it helped spread the cream cheese over it. Overall I’m sure he and I will both eat it! Thanks for this easy recipe!
A great adjustment to hide if from the mayo hating husband! It does sound weird and I don’t love a strong mayo flavor but I love this casserole! Hope you both enjoyed it!
Could you use sour cream instead of mayo perhaps?
I would think so!
Friends loved this everyone asked for recipe easy to make, will make it again.
So glad you enjoyed it!