If you like meatball subs, you will like this!!

This casserole was different than anything I have seen before, maybe I live in a box, who knows. Anyway, I decided to give it a try. It is really tasty (well, besides the ground beef, I just give mine to B). One thing about this casserole is that the leftovers are not too hot. The bread gets kind of gooey, so if your family doesn't eat a whole casserole, then I suggest halfing it... unless you like gooey bread! :)

Meatball Sub Casserole

1/3 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound ground beef
1 loaf (1 pound) Italian bread, cut into 1-inch slices (I only used half of the loaf for mine, the rest we dipped in Italian seasoning and olive oil)
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 jar (28 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
2 garlic cloves, minced

In a bowl, combine the onions, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink. My helpful husband did this step b/c I can't stand touching uncooked meats!!! (Makes me cringe just thinking about it)
Meanwhile, arrange bread in a single layer in an ungreased 9x13 baking dish. Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning and pepper; spread over the bread. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella.
Combine the spaghetti sauce, water and garlic; add meatballs. Pour over cheese mixture; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.