Meatball Sub Bake

By amberwherley

Everything you love about a meatball sub and more in a casserole: Italian bread, cream cheese, mozzarella, meatballs, tomato sauce, and Italian spices.

Ingredients

• 1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch thick slices
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 (1-pound) package frozen meatballs, thawed
• 1 (28-ounce) jar pasta sauce
• 1 cup water

Preparation

Step 1

Arrange bread slices in a single layer in an un-greased 13x9-inch baking pan; set aside.

In a bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise and seasonings; spread over bread slices. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese; set aside. Gently mix together meatballs, spaghetti sauce and water; spoon over cheese. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 30 minutes.