Meatball Sub Casserole
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistible Meatball Sub Casserole, a crowd-pleasing twist on the classic sandwich! Starring crusty French bread as the base, this easy casserole layers creamy, seasoned cheese, gooey melted mozzarella, and hearty marinara-soaked meatballs for the ultimate comfort food experience. With just 15 minutes of prep and simple convenience ingredients like frozen meatballs and marinara sauce, this baked dish delivers bold Italian-inspired flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for feeding the family or wowing guests, it bakes to golden, bubbly perfection in just 35 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley for a touch of brightness, and serve as a hearty main dish for a mouthwatering experience that’s as cozy as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 French bread loaf
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 24 Frozen fully-cooked meatballs
- 3 cups Marinara sauce
- 0.5 cup Shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the French bread into 1-inch thick pieces and arrange them in a single layer on the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish.
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder until smooth and well blended.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the bread slices in the casserole dish.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the cream cheese layer.
In a medium saucepan, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat. Add the frozen meatballs to the sauce and stir to coat. Allow them to simmer for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
Pour the meatballs and marinara sauce evenly over the bread and cheese layers in the casserole dish.
Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and the shredded Parmesan cheese.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1445 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.7 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.6 g | 223% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 283 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 3541 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 72.7 g | 145% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 560 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 867 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
