Meatball Sub Casserole

Wonderful take on the Italian Meatball Sandwich. Taken from "Quick Cooking" Magazine.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup  chopped green onion, to taste
• 1⁄4 cup  seasoned bread crumbs
• 3  tablespoons  grated parmesan cheese
• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  loaf  Italian bread, cut into 1 inch slices
• 8  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise (not low-fat or lite)
• 1  teaspoon  italian seasoning
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2  cups  shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 (28 ounce) jar  spaghetti sauce
• 1  cup water
• 2  garlic cloves, minced

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400.
2. In a bowl, combine onions, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
3. Add beef and mix well.
4. shape into 1-inch balls; place on a rack.
5. In a shallow baking pan, bake for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink. (Or cook in a skillet on medium heat.).
6. Reduce oven temperature to 350.
7. Meanwhile, arrange bread in a single layer in an ungreased 13x9x2" baking dish.
8. (All of the bread might not be used.).
9. Combine cream cheese, mayo, Italian seasoning and pepper; spread over the bread.
10. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella.
11. Combine sauce, water and garlic; add meatballs.
12. Pour over cheese mixture; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
13. Bake, uncovered at 350 for 30 minutes or until heated through.