Meatball Sub Casserole
I’m bringing you a scrumptious recipe that’ll have your taste buds dancing with joy – the Meatball Sub Casserole! If you’re a fan of hearty comfort food with a twist, then you’re in for a treat. This dish is a game-changer, taking the classic meatball sub to a whole new level of yumminess. It’s the perfect crowd-pleaser for lazy weekends or casual get-togethers. This meatball sub casserole is so versatile; you can serve it as a main dish, party appetizer, or even a late-night snack.
With the combination of the juicy meatballs, tangy marinara, and gooey cheese, every bite will leave you craving for more. So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to indulge in this delicious Meatball Sub Casserole – the ultimate comfort food with minimal effort.
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ingredients for meatball sub casserole
2 # meatballs – your homemade meatball recipe or you can go for the frozen ones (no judgement here!!!)
1 loaf of italian bread
24 oz pasta sauce
1 cup ricotta cheese
4 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3/4 tsp italian seasoning
3/4 tsp basil
12 thick slices fresh mozzarella cheese or 2 cups shredded mozzarella
Assembling Meatball Sub Casserole
Grab a loaf of Italian bread and slice it up into thick slices. Layer it in the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish. I place this in the oven to toast the bread, because toasting the bread keeps it from getting soggy while it’s baking. Mix the softened cream cheese, ricotta, parmesan cheese, italian seasoning and basil together, spread the ricotta cheese mixture over the toasted bread. Next pour the pasta sauce over the meatballs and scatter the meatballs all over the casserole, ensuring they’re evenly distributed. (If you are making homemade meatballs and are making jumbo then make 4 rows of 3 meatballs.)
Next up, a cheese explosion! I prefer to get a log of fresh mozzarella and slice thick slices, and place one slice on each jumbo meatball. Alternately you can use shredded mozzarella and sprinkle over the meatballs and don’t hold back because we want gooey, melty goodness in every bite. And finally Bake for 30 minutes and it’s ready to serve!
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Meatball Sub Casserole
Ingredients
- 12 jumbo meatballs see note or a 2 lb bag of frozen meatballs
- 1 16 oz loaf italian bread
- 24 oz pasta sauce
- 1 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- preheat oven to 350 ℉. grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- In a large saucepan combine cooked meatballs with pasta sauce and heat until meatballs and sauce are hot.
- Slice italian bread into 1" slices and lay in single layer on bottom of baking dish. Covering entire bottom of dish. Place in oven and toast bread just until it is golden brown.
- In a small bowl using a hand mixer beat the ricotta, softened cream cheese, parmesan cheese, italian seasoning and basil until smooth.
- Spread ricotta mixture over the toasted bread and spoon meatballs and sauce on top. If you are using jumbo meatballs make 4 rows 3 to a row. lay one thick slice of mozzarella on top of meatballs or sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with chopped parsley or fresh basil if desired.