Recipe For Cooking Italian Meatball Sandwich Casserole

Toaster Oven Casseroles :: Beef Casseroles

Italian Meatball Sandwich Casserole

1/3 C. chopped scallions
1/4 C. Italian seasoned bread crumbs
3 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese
1 lb. ground beef
16 oz. Italian-style bread, cut into 1-in. cubes
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 C. mayonnaise
1 tea. Italian seasoning
1/4 tea. freshly ground black pepper
2 C. shredded mozzarella cheese
3 C. spaghetti sauce
1 C. water
2 cloves garlic, minced

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).

Mix together onions, bread crumbs, cheese and ground beef. Roll into 1 in. diameter balls, and place in a baking pan. Bake for 15 to 20 min., or until beef is no longer pink. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Arrange the bread cubes in a single layer in an unprepared 9 x 13-in. baking dish. Mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning and black pepper until smooth. Spread this mixture over each bread cube. Sprinkle with 1/2 C. of the grated mozzarella cheese.

In a lrg. bowl, mix together spaghetti sauce, water, and garlic. Gently stir in meatballs. Pour over the bread and cheese mixture in the baking pan. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 min., or until heated through.

Makes approximately 5 to 7 servings

Servings per recipe: 5; amount per serving Calories 1108 Protein 40g Total Fat 75g Sodium 1885mg Cholesterol 176mg Carbohydrates 67g Fiber 6g