Meatball Sub Casserole

Submitted by Berylla

"My family is a real fan of this dish, the flavor of the creamy cream cheese on the bread with meatballs on it, just reminds you of a meatball sub! It's easy to make and sure to get raves!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 2 8x8 cassaroles
• Serves: 18

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup chopped green onion
• 1⁄4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch slices
• 1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄2 cup light mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 cup water
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

directions

1. In a bowl, combine onions, crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Add beef and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink.
2. Meanwhile, arrange bread in a single layer in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish (all of the bread might not be used). Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning and pepper; spread over the bread. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella.
3. Combine sauce, water and garlic; add meatballs. Pour over cheese mixture; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6-8 servings.