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cheesy meatball sub casserole in baking dish with fork
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Cheesy Meatball Sub Casserole

This cheesy Meatball Sub Casserole is a family friendly recipe that even the pickiest kids will love! French bread is layered with marinara sauce, homemade meatballs and mozzarella for a hearty dinner idea.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: meatball casserole, meatball sub casserole, meatball sub recipe
Servings: 4 -5
Calories: 838kcal
Author: The Creative Bite

Equipment

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 ½ cups cubed white bread
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1 extra large egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Casserole

  • 1 large loaf French bread cut into 1 inch thick slices
  • 30 ounces marinara sauce
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh chopped basil for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a 2 quart or 8x10 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.

Homemade Meatballs

  • In a small bowl, toss the cup of cubed white bread. Let soak for 10 minutes.
  • When the bread is fully soaked, stir in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, parmesan, mozzarella cheese, egg and seasoned bread mixture. Mix all the ingredients well using your hands.
  • Use a cookie scoop to form the meatballs evenly and roll with your hands. Place the meatballs in the baking dish and bake for 20 minutes at 400°F.
  • When done, remove the meatballs from the baking dish with a tong. With kitchen paper, remove the excess of grease in the baking dish.

Casserole

  • Spray the cleaned baking dish with non-stick spray. Lay the bread slices in the baking dish to cover the bottom.
  • Drizzle the bread lightly with olive oil and pop in the oven for 5 minutes at 400°F to toast the bread.
  • Remove the toasted bread from the oven and carefully top the bread with half the marinara sauce.
  • Place meatballs on top and cover with the remaining marinara sauce. Top with the fresh grated mozzarella and bake uncovered for `15-20 minutes at 400°F.
  • Serve immediately with chopped basil.

Notes

To store leftovers - Allow the casserole to cool down to room temperature. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 838kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 67g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 249mg | Sodium: 2233mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g