Make a Casserole Recipe By a New Way with Meatballs
Pick up some frozen meatballs or the ingredients to make your own the next time you’re in the grocery store and make a fabulous casserole with some of your favorite meatball sub-ingredients. This might become your family’s new favorite meal. The secret is in the spread that goes on the bread.
You will also need the following ingredients to proceed with this tasty dish.
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 1 jar of pasta sauce
- 1 package of cream cheese
- 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese–low-fat/part-skim is fine.
How to Make:
If you bought a hamburger and the other ingredients to make your favorite homemade meatballs, proceed with this recipe once they are prepared. Otherwise, make sure to thaw the frozen bag you purchased before proceeding. You may choose the turkey version if you wish. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Slice your French bread into 1-inch-thick slices. Since fresh bread doesn’t slice well, either try to buy day-old bread or buy your French bread a day or two before you plan to make this dish. Heat your meatballs in the pasta sauce.
Place each of the slices of bread into a 9×13-inch ungreased baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and seasonings. Spread the mixture onto each slice of bread in the baking pan.
Sprinkle the bread with 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese.
Top with warmed meat and sauce. Shake mozzarella cheese.
Bake for about 20 minutes, uncovered until cheese is melted and bubbly.
This is delicious with a side salad or some sliced tomatoes topped with mozzarella cheese slices, a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of basil.
When this casserole is cooking, it fills the whole house with the most delightful aroma. Your family will think you’ve been slaving for hours when they breathe in the savory scent.