Meatball Sub Sandwich Casserole
Transform your favorite Italian-inspired sandwich into a crowd-pleasing comfort dish with this irresistible Meatball Sub Sandwich Casserole! Layered with toasted French bread, a creamy Italian-seasoned cheese blend, hearty marinara-coated meatballs, and gooey layers of mozzarella and Parmesan, this baked casserole is the ultimate mashup of bold flavors and creamy textures. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers. Its bubbly, golden cheese topping and optional fresh parsley garnish make it as visually appealing as it is delicious. Serve it warm and watch as everyone comes back for seconds! Perfect keywords: meatball casserole, easy dinner, baked meatball recipe, comfort food, cheesy casserole bake.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices French bread, sliced
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 24 pieces Pre-cooked frozen meatballs, thawed
- 2 cups Marinara sauce
- 1 cup Shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Layer the slices of French bread across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, making sure to cover the base completely. Trim the slices if necessary to fit snugly.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and Italian seasoning. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the bread layer in the baking dish.
Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the cream cheese layer.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed meatballs and marinara sauce, ensuring the meatballs are well coated.
Pour the meatball and marinara mixture over the top of the casserole, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the meatball layer, followed by the Parmesan cheese.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the aluminum foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
919 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.4 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.0 g | 135% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 144 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 1708 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 32.5 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 496 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 256 mg | 5% | |
*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.
