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5 from 7 votes

Meatball Sub Casserole is a super easy casserole dish that tastes like a meatball sub but in casserole form. So good and a family favorite!

MEATBALL SUB CASSEROLE

Raise your hand if you love meatball subs? Now how would you like to take all those flavors you love about a meatball sub and turn it into a casserole? Well, here ya go folks. This was the best tasting casserole I have had in a while. Not only was it super easy to make but the flavors blended so well together.Meatball Sub Casserole recipe from The Country Cook

CAN I USE HOMEMADE MEATBALLS?

You sure can! However, you want them to be fully cooked before adding them to this dish. This is a family friendly meal and using the pre-made meatballs really makes this quick to make. The smells that were coming outta my kitchen the evening I made this were so good that the neighbor’s little boy said he just had to come over and eat supper with us. And he did!

VIDEO INCLUDED BELOW:

This delicious casserole recipe comes from the latest Gooseberry Patch cookbook, 101 Cozy Casseroles. I’ve been in Gooseberry Patch heaven with all the new cookbooks that have been coming out. Each recipe in this cookbook comes with a picture. So if you’re a visual person, you’re gonna love this cookbook. In fact, the pictures were so gorgeous, I had a hard time deciding which recipe to choose to make for y’all. Gooseberry Patch 101 Cozy Casseroles Cookbook

WHAT CAN I SERVE WITH MEATBALL SUB CASSEROLE?

I would definitely serve this with a salad. Perhaps a big, green salad full of veggies and maybe topped with my COPYCAT OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN DRESSING! And for dessert, how about some NO BAKE STRAWBERRY TIRAMISU?
Meatball Sub Casserole recipe
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
Italian bread
cream cheese
mayonnaise
Italian seasoning
pepper
shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
frozen meatballs
pasta sauceItalian bread, spaghetti sauce, frozen meatballs, mozzarella, cream cheese, mayo, Italian seasoning

HOW TO MAKE MEATBALL SUB CASSEROLE:

Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Arrange bread slices in a single layer in an ungreased 9×13 baking dish. Note:After making this a few times (because we love it!) I recommend toasting the bread first.sliced French bread in the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish

Just fill in any gaps with smaller bits of bread. I did have a couple slices of bread leftover since my loaf of Italian bread was pretty wide. I used those extra slices to make some garlic bread to serve with this. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise and seasonings. Spread mixture over bread slices.cream cheese mixture spread on top of French bread with mozzarella cheese

Gently mix together spaghetti sauce and meatballs. Spoon over cheese.

spaghetti sauce and frozen meatballs on top of French Bread and cream cheese mixture
 Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
shredded mozarella cheese sprinkled on top of meatball sub casserole
Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes. Serve with a green salad.
finished meatball sub casserole
Cook’s Notes:  Some folks are concerned about the bread coming out too soggy. My advice for this is to toast the bread slices before placing them in the bottom of your baking dish. This should help them maintain their shape and texture while cooking
Originally published: May 2012
Updated & Republished: June 2019

MEATBALL SUB CASSEROLE

Meatball Sub Casserole is a super easy casserole dish that tastes like a meatball sub but in casserole form. So good and a family favorite!
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Meatball Sub Casserole
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 579kcal
Author: Brandie @ The Country Cook

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch thick slices
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided use
  • 1 pkg. fully cooked frozen meatballs thawed
  • 1 (28 oz) jar pasta sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
  • Arrange bread slices in a single layer in an ungreased 9 x 13 baking dish. Fill in any gabs with pieces of bread. Note: I recommend toasting the bread first. You can place the dish into the oven (on the broiler setting) and toast both sides. It should only take a minute or two.
  • In a bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise and seasonings.
  • Spread mixture over bread slices.
  • Sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Gently mix together spaghetti sauce and meatballs.
  • Spoon over cheese.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes.

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Nutrition

Calories: 579kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 529mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 4% | Calcium: 14.5% | Iron: 9.6%
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  1. Tara weaver says

    October 19, 2014 at 7:00 pm


    I was a little nervous but I went ahead and tried it.. Let me tell you I have a four (almost 5 in a week) year old boy who is so picky and only eats the meatballs out of his spaghetti, but loves French bread and hummus. He approves of this casserole. Even in the stage of putting the cream cheese, mayo and Italian seasoning over the bread I kept having to replace my toasted bread slices bc he kept taking them to eat himself and give his dad to try. He loves to Cook with me in the kitchen and had a blast being my taste tester. I am going to be one of those people wanting that cookbook! Thank you for such a wonderful recipe!

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  4. Andrea says

    January 10, 2015 at 8:26 pm

    I have made this recipe 3-4 times and my family loves it. This last time, I used a French bread that was thinner and crusty, so it came out less mushy and even more delicious with some extra crunch in it! I didn't toast the bread before either. Love this super easy and quick recipe that's easy to throw together when I get home from work. Thanks!

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  5. Anonymous says

    July 17, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    Has anybody tried this with garlic toast at the bottom in place of the bread? OBVIOUSLY not good for you but I bet it would be good!

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  7. kaaw says

    January 5, 2017 at 5:19 pm


    I’ve gone through the comments looking to see if anyone has tried making this ahead of time and freezing it with any success. No luck. I’ve made it fresh a few times and was just wondering if it would work from frozen.

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  8. Marie M says

    March 29, 2017 at 8:56 am


    Great recipe! The bread I used ended up not being very good -maybe stale, I should’ve tested it before using. BUT, the next day I scooped off everything else and made meatball subs! Yum! Thanks for sharing!

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  10. Lynda says

    September 26, 2018 at 9:38 pm


    My son loves meatball subs, and this was an easier version of that!! Delicious! I did toast the bread prior as mentioned…PERFECT! Thank you!!

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