Meatball Casserole Recipe

Name: Meatball Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef, shaped into meatballs (see Kittencal's Italian Melt-In-Your-Mouth Meatballs); 1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-in slices; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup mayonnaise (not salad dressing, also do not use light or fat-free); 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; pepper; 1 pinch dry basil (optional); 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or more if desired); 28 ounces favorite marinara sauce; 1/3 cup water; 1 tablespoon minced garlic (or to taste)

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground beef, shaped into meatballs (see Kittencal's Italian Melt-In-Your-Mouth Meatballs)
1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-in slices
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise (not salad dressing, also do not use light or fat-free)
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
pepper
1 pinch dry basil (optional)
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or more if desired)
28 ounces favorite marinara sauce
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon minced garlic (or to taste)

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease a 13x9 casserole dish.
3
Bake meatballs on a shallow rack for 15-20 minutes.
4
Arrange bread in a single layer in a casserole dish.
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(all of the bread might not be used).
6
Combine cream cheese, mayo, italian seasoning pinch basil (if using) and pepper.
7
Spread over the bread.
8
Sprinkle with just a little more than half of the mozzeralla cheese.
9
Combine sauce, water and garlic; add meatballs.
10
Pour over cheese mixture.
11
Sprinkle with remaining mozza cheese.
12
Bake uncovered, for 30 minutes or until heated through.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground beef, shaped into meatballs (see Kittencal's Italian Melt-In-Your-Mouth Meatballs), 1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-in slices, 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup mayonnaise (not salad dressing, also do not use light or fat-free), and more.

Yes, Meatball Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Meatball Casserole

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