Description
This Meatball Sub Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make twist on the classic meatball sub. Layers of French bread, creamy cheese mixture, marinara-coated meatballs, and gooey melted cheese come together for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
French Bread:
- 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
Cheese Mixture:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Meatball Layer:
- 1 (28 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 1 (24 oz) package frozen fully cooked meatballs, thawed
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange bread slices in the dish.
- Mix Cheese: Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Spread over bread.
- Add Layers: Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella over cheese mixture. Combine meatballs with marinara, then spread over cheese. Top with remaining cheeses.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbly. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a toasted base, lightly toast the bread slices before assembling.
- You can use homemade or turkey meatballs if preferred.
- Serve with a simple green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
