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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Super easy casserole that is always a big hit. Love something a little different! I use broth instead of wahter, have used chicken and beef, whichever I had on hand. Found online several years ago. Ingredients:
1/3 c. chopped onions |
1/4 c. italian-style dried bread crumbs |
3 t. grated parmesan cheese |
1 1/2 - 2 lb. ground beef |
1 lb. loaf italian-style bread, cut into 1 pcs |
8 oz. cream cheese, softened |
1/2 c. mayonnaise |
1 tsp. italian seasoning |
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper |
2 c. grated mozzarella cheese |
1 jar spaghetti sauce, (28 ounce) |
1 c. water (or beef, veggie, or chicken stock) |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
2. Mix together onions, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and ground beef.
3. Roll into 1 inch diameter balls, and place in a baking pan.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until beef is no longer pink.
5. Reduce the oven temperature to 350° F.
6. Arrange the bread cubes in a single layer in an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish.
7. Mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning and black pepper until smooth.
8. Spread this mixture over each bread cube.
9. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the grated mozzarella cheese. I
10. n a large bowl, mix together spaghetti sauce, water, and garlic. Gently stir in meatballs.
11. Pour over the bread and cheese mixture in the baking pan.
12. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
13. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes, or until heated through.
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