Meatball Sub Casserole

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
1/3 c. chopped green onions
1/4 c. seasoned bread crumbs
3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1 lb. ground beef
1 loaf (1 lb.) Italian bread, cut into 1 inch slices
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 jar (28 oz.) spaghetti sauce (traditional)
1 c. water
2 garlic cloves, minced

Directions:
In a bowl, combine the onions, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.  Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.  Shape into 1 inch balls; place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan.  Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink.

Meanwhile, arrange bread in a single layer in an ungreased 9x13 baking dish (all of the bread may not be used).  Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning and pepper; spread over the bread.  Sprinkle with 1/2 c. mozzarella.

Combine the spaghetti sauce, water and garlic; add meatballs.  Pour over bread.  Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.  Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

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