Meatball Sub Casserole

 

1/3 c chopped onions

¼ c seasoned bread crumbs

3 T grated parmesan cheese

1 lb ground beef

1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1 inch slices

1 pkg cream cheese softened

½ c mayonnaise

1 t Italian seaoning

¼ t pepper

2 c shredded mozzarella cheese

1 jar spaghetti sauce

1 c water

2 garlic cloves minced

Combine onions, crumbs, and cheese.  Add beef and mix well.  Shape into 1 inch balls.  Place on greased rack in shallow baking pan.  Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes.

Meanwhile, arrange bread in single layer in an ungreased 9x13 pan.  Combine cream cheese, mayo, seasoning and pepper.  Spread over bread.  Sprinkle with ½ c cheese

Combine sauce, water and garlic.  Add meatballs.  Pour over cheese mixture, sprinkle with cheese.  Bake uncovered at 350 for 30 minutes.  Make 6-8 servings