MEATBALL SUB CASSEROLE

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup chopped green onion
• 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

• 5 oz bag of Italian Style Croutons
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 2.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, divided
• 1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F

Mix ground beef, green onion, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl; form into 1-inch meatballs. Arrange meatballs in a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until done.

Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.

Pour the croutons into the bottom of a 13×9 casserole dish. Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and red pepper in a bowl; Spoon mixture over croutons. Combine the Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and sprinkle half over cream cheese mixture.

Combine spaghetti sauce and water in a bowl. Add meatballs. Pour meatballs and sauce over the top of casserole and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving and ENJOY!

source:auntbeesrecipes.