Meatball Sub Casserole

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup chopped scallion
• 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1 inch slices
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 cup water
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine onions, crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Add beef and mix well. Shape into 1 inch balls.
2. Place on a rack in a shallow baking pan.
3. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes or until no longer pink.
4. Meanwhile, arrange bread in a single layer in an ungreased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish (all of the bread might not be used).
5. Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning and pepper; spread over bread.
6. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella.
7. Combine sauce, water and garlic; add meatballs. Pour over cheese mixture.
8. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
9. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until heated through.