Italian Meatball Sandwich Casserole Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Italian Meatball Sandwich Casserole Recipe). All the ingredients for a meatball sandwich are here, just assembled in a different manner. This recipe is always a hit at our house. We NEVER have any leftovers, it is so good!

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 5

Yield: 5 to 7 servings

Italian Meatball Sandwich Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

⅓ cup chopped green onions

¼ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1 pound ground beef

1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread

cut into 1-inch cubes

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

softened

½ cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

3 cups spaghetti sauce

1 cup water

2 cloves garlic

minced

Ciabatta Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix together onions bread crumbs Parmesan cheese and ground beef. Roll into 1 inch diameter balls and place in a baking pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until beef is no longer pink. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

Arrange the bread cubes in a single layer in an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish. Mix together the cream cheese mayonnaise Italian seasoning and black pepper until smooth. Spread this mixture over each bread cube. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the grated mozzarella cheese.

Step 4

In a large bowl mix together spaghetti sauce water and garlic. Gently stir in meatballs. Pour over the bread and cheese mixture in the baking pan. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.

Step 5

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutritional Information

Italian Meatball Sandwich Casserole Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 1046

% Daily Value *

Protein: 40.8g 82%

Carbohydrates: 74.3g 24%

Dietary Fiber: 7g 28%

Sugars: 15.4g

Fat: 64.7g 100%

Saturated Fat: 25.9g 130%

Cholesterol: 153.2mg 51%

Vitamin A Iu: 1775.9IU 36%

Niacin Equivalents: 22.4mg 172%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 40%

Vitamin C: 5mg 8%

Folate: 221.2mcg 55%

Calcium: 431.5mg 43%

Iron: 6.6mg 37%

Magnesium: 84.3mg 30%

Potassium: 849.9mg 24%

Sodium: 1875.5mg 75%

Thiamin: 0.6mg 56%

Calories From Fat: 581.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.