Italian
Meatball Sandwich Casserole
Submitted by:
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Prep
Time: approx.
30 Minutes
Cook Time:
approx. 30
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" 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! "
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| Ingredients |
- 1/3 cup chopped
green onions
- 1/4 cup Italian
seasoned bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons grated
parmesan cheese
- 1 pound ground
beef
- 16 ounces Italian-style
bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 (8
ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Italian
seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly
ground black pepper
- 2 cups shredded
mozzarella cheese
- 3 cups spaghetti
sauce
- 1 cup water
- 2 cloves garlic,
minced
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| Directions |
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Preheat
oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
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Mix
together onions, bread crumbs, 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).
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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.
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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.
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Bake
at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until heated
through.
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| Makes
5 to 7 servings
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Nutrition
at a glance
Servings
Per Recipe: 5 |
amount
per serving |
| Calories |
1108 |
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| Protein |
40g |
| Total
Fat |
75g |
| Sodium |
1885mg |
| Cholesterol |
176mg |
| Carbohydrates |
67g |
| Fiber |
6g |
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