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
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.
Video
Nutrition Information
Recipe from: The Country Cook
Sarah says
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!
Julie Evink says
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!
Jeanette says
This is a quick and delicious recipe. I buy 4 pound bags of meatballs. Cook all of them in the oven for 25-30 minutes @350 degrees, cool and place in quart size freezer bags. When I want to make this recipe, all I have to do is pull the meatballs out of the freezer. We also like to cut the meatballs in half.
Lisa says
so I have to tell you that I have this in the oven right now. I halved the recipe since it’s just my boyfriend and me… But instead of French bread I used CHEESY TEXAS TOAST. I cannot wait to see how this turns out. Thanks for a great and easy recipe!
Julie Evink says
Let me know how it turned out Lisa!
Julie Evink says
So glad you enjoyed it Patty!
Melody D Aboaf says
Without the mayo and maybe half or 1/4 of the cream cheese it would probably be awesome. The mayo overwhelmed the sauce and made us all nauseous.
Julie Evink says
Everyone has different taste buds! Adjust to your preferences!
Des says
How can a 9X13 only serve 4 people?
Tracy says
I’m confused by the serving size as well. The picture looks more like a square pan and not a 9×13. Is the recipe for the smaller pan?
Julie Evink says
The recipe is for the 9×13 pan. I just made a half batch for my little family when I made it that time!
Karli says
Awesome recipe! Can’t wait to try it, quick question do you think I could use ricotta cheese , like you would in lasagna , instead of the cream cheese and mayo? thanks much 🙂
Julie Evink says
I’d give it a shot! I don’t think it would hurt!
Mary says
Hi, I am on julieseatsand treats.com I see the comments on someone I guess copying the recipes …. should I be on this site?
I only read the sites and the recipes, so I am confused. Can I use the recipe for meatball sub casserole.? Thanks
Anita says
Excellent recipe. Made it for my family and they loved it. Definitely making it again 🙂
Julie Evink says
So glad you enjoyed it Anita!
Darnell says
could you tell what you mean by spoon over cheese then sprinkle with remaining cheese?
Julie Evink says
Spoon the meatball mixtures over the cream cheese mixture that is already in the pan, then sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
We love meatball subs…and I can’t get over how genius this idea is! Thanks for the recipe, Julie!
Julie Evink says
Thanks Cathy!
Shantel says
maybe a stupid question but how do you “toast” the french bread slices?
Julie Evink says
Just stick it in the toaster!
Brandy says
You can also throw them on a baking sheet in the oven for a bit since you will already have it warmed up. that way you won’t have to slice them too thin to fit into the toaster (avoiding the soggy issue) but can still toast them and still have a bit of a crust.
Julie Evink says
Great tips!
Mary says
Get a free program (GIMP or PISACA) to put watermarks on your pictures, that should help stop people from using your pictures. Recipe sounds yummy! And looks yummy too!
Mary. says
I don’t remember if I posted about “watermarks” but that other woman has the same name as mine. o_O
Toni says
Can I make this ahead of time & freeze it or will it make the bread to soggy?
Julie Evink says
My fear also would be the bread would get soggy. I know it gets soggy if you reheat it also so I usually only make half a pan for us!
Brittany Korensky says
Good recipe overall. I used MIracle Whip for the mayo and it definately had a twang to it. Next time I will leave the may out all together or maybe use sour cream
Helena says
Hi Julie, As a fellow food blogger, I just want to let you know that someone is using your picture and recipe as their own. I do believe that credit should be given, where credit is due. Here’s the link: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=173548002799315&set=pb.130807550406694.-2207520000.1364254532&type=3&theater
Tammy says
Way to go Helena,
I was just about to do the same thing. This person is stealing recipes from all over the web and never giving credit. Then acts like she is being attacked when ask to just acknowledge were she got them from. Glad you know.
Julie says
Thank you Tammy, she’s been reported by me…I wish there was more I could do!
Julie says
Thanks Helena! Us bloggers gotta stick together 🙂