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 RECIPE
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, this is perfect.
TIPS FOR MAKING MEATBALL SUB CASSEROLE:
- Homemade meatballs can be used in this dish; 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.
- 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?
- For a softer casserole, don't toast the bread first. For a more firm casserole, toast the french bread slices first.
- For a twist, try using garlic Texas toast rather than the Italian bread.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
pepper
HOW TO MAKE MEATBALL SUB CASSEROLE:
Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Arrange bread slices in a single layer in an ungreased 9x13 baking dish. Note:After making this a few times (because we love it!) I recommend toasting the bread first.
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.
Gently mix together spaghetti sauce and meatballs. Spoon over cheese.
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MEATBALL SUB CASSEROLE
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch thick slices
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- ¼ 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 ½ 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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Originally published: May 2012
Updated & Republished: January 2020
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My family loves casseroles...but I think they are tired of the "same ole thing"... this book would give me some much needed new ideas!
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This would be a great book to add to my GB collection. I do a lot of cooking to take to my grandmother who just turned 80 in April. She does little to no cooking for herself so I am always trying to make extra or things that can freeze so she has quick easy meals to reheat.
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oh this looks heavenly!
I made your BBQ cups last night.. and my husband ate 6 of them!! I could totally use this book because Im a stay at home mum of 2, with no cooking experience.. and I desperately need some help. This could go a long way in getting my little family on the road to healthy eating!
I think casseroles are a busy mom's best friend, and since I seem to be getting busier by the minute, this book would be perfect.
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Love the meatball sub casserole and would love the Gooseberry cookbook! Instructions followed. Please enter me in the drawing! teresa3607@gmx.com
I'm a big fan of casseroles. I love assembling everything together in a dish, throwing it in the oven and then having a great dinner!
The 101 Cozy Casseroles Cookbook would be useful for me because casseroles are not only cozy but they are great for mom's that work full time. My family and I love spending time together! Thanks for all that you do and I am going to try the Meatball Sub Casserole tonight.
I LOVE CASSEROLES! And I'm always on the hunt for new ones. I'll be adding this meat ball one to my list. (I can't possibly go wrong with it...I made your BBQ chicken pizza and my Hubby ate almost the whole thing. I should have made two.)
I love the Gooseberry Patch. Have a few of their books. This casserole looks amazing!
This meatball sub sounds delicious and easy 🙂 The Casserole cookbook would be great...sure there are many fantastic easy quick recipes in there for busy people like me!
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Looks delicious! Is the recipe on their webpage by chance? 🙂 Would love to win the cookbook!
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Oh brandie how i would love to win this cookbook, i always love casserole cookbooks. they are always so easy and usually very little ingredients. this meatball one awesome.
Gonna try this recipe soon. It looks easy and delicious. I adore casseroles. One dish meals..how much better does it get?
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I am a busy mom of two boys. I am currently attending college, and juggling family. It can be a struggle from time to time trying to figure out what to make for dinner. Really stuck in a rut and would love some new easy ideas. Love your blog! Thank you 🙂
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I simply ADORE casseroles!! And then you go and throw in meatballs ... I'm in love!! This recipe will definitely be on our table soon. And thanks for the chance to win this fabulous publication!
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Hi Brandie! Thanks for hosting the give-away! I would like to win this cookbook because my guys love casseroles and I love the ease of making them! Casseroles are our go to dish; sometimes with nothing on the side! Blessings from Bama!
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