MEATBALL SUB CASSEROLE

MEATBALL SUB CASSEROLE


1/3 cup chopped green onion
¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs
3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1 lb. ground beef
1 loaf (1 lb.) Italian bread, cut into 1-inch slices
1 ((8-oz.) cream cheese, softened
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
¼ tsp. pepper
2 cups (8-oz.) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 jar (28-oz.) spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
2 garlic cloves, minced



In a bowl, combine the onions, crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Add the beef and mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls; place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400^ for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink.

Meanwhile, arrange bread in a single layer in an ungreased 13x9-inch-baking dish (all of the bread might not be used).

Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning and pepper; spread over the bread. Sprinkle with a ½ cup mozzarella.

Combine the water, salt and garlic; add meatballs. Pour over cheese mixture; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, at 350^ for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Yield: 6 servings.