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Recipe Index » Recipes » Meatball Sub Casserole

Meatball Sub Casserole

Published by Meaghan on July 29, 2023 | last updated on July 28, 2023.

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This meatball sub casserole has got everything you love about the classic sandwich. Rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella smothers juicy meatballs on a bed of fluffy Italian bread that’s been spread with herbed cream cheese. Everyone’s happy with this recipe!

meatball sub casserole served on a white plate

Casseroles are a busy parent’s best friend.

Shoot, they’re my best friend.

We’re a family who loves meatballs.

Do you love meatballs?

Raise your hand if you love meatballs as much as we do!

meatball sub casserole served on a white plate

And dinner doesn’t get much better than a classic meatball sub sandwich.

Only trouble with the classic meatball subs?

They can be pretty messy.

This meatball sub casserole turns those messy sandwiches into an easy to make meal you eat with a knife and fork, taking away a lot of the mess.

Yes, there will still be some mess- especially if you’re eating it with kids, but not as much!

Ingredients

To make this you’ll need:

an overhead image showing the measured ingredients needed to make a meatball sub casserole

  • Italian bread– The kind from the bakery section. Cut it into 1 inch slices.
  • Cream cheese– Softened
  • Mayonnaise– Real full fat mayo
  • Italian seasoning– Your favorite seasoning blend
  • Cheese– Both mozzarella and Parmesan cheese
  • Meatballs– Either homemade meatballs or thawed store-bought frozen meatballs
  • Pasta sauce– Again either homemade sauce or your favorite jarred sauce

How to Make

This meatball sub casserole is so easy to make and so delicious to eat!

To do it, arrange the bread slices evenly out in a 9×13″ baking dish you’ve sprayed with nonstick spray.

thick slices of Italian bread arranged in the bottom of a white 9x13" baking dish

Break up any extra pieces of bread to fill in any gaps.

Then, stir together the cream cheese, mayo, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl until it’s all evenly incorporated.

seasoned cream cheese mixture spread over thick slices of bread in a white baking dish

Spoon the cheese mixture over the bread in dollops, and then spread the  mixture evenly out over the bread.

Parmesan cheese spread over cream cheese covered slices of bread in a large baking dish

Sprinkle the 1/2 cup of Parmesan evenly out over the top of the prepared bread.

Toss together the meatballs and the sauce together in another bowl until the meatballs are well coated in the sauce.

meatballs and sauce spread over slices of bread in a large baking dish

Spoon the the meatball mixture and all the sauce evenly out over the casserole.

shredded cheese topped meatballs and sauce spread over slices of bread in a large baking dish

Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly out over the top.

baked meatball sub casserole in a large white baking dish

Bake the casserole at 350 degrees for 30-35 degrees or until the top of the casserole is golden brown and bubbly.

baked meatball sub casserole in a large white baking dish

Enjoy!

a wooden spatula scooping a slice of meatball sub casserole out of a white baking dish

Storing Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheat in the microwave or in a hot oven until warmed through.

slices of meatball sub casserole on two small white plates

Tips and Tricks

  • You can use any kind of meatballs you’d like. Chicken, beef, turkey, etc. are all ok.
  • If you want the casserole to stay together more when you serve it, let it rest for 5 minutes or so after you take it out of the oven before cutting it.
  • Don’t forget to spray the casserole dish with cooking spray so it doesn’t stick!

meatball sub casserole served on a white plate

Other Ways to Enjoy Meatballs

This meatball sub casserole is a favorite on busy nights and keeps hungry kids full and happy!

Make it and enjoy!

Looking for other ways to enjoy meatballs?

Try these:

  • Meatball Parmesan Skillet
  • Alfredo Meatball Subs With Pesto
  • Slow Cooker Spaghetti & Meatballs Soup
  • French Onion Meatball Subs
  • Meatball Sub Quesadillas

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meatball sub casserole served on a white plate

Meatball Sub Casserole

This meatball sub casserole has got everything you love about the classic sandwich. Rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella smothers juicy meatballs on a bed of fluffy Italian bread that’s been spread with herbed cream cheese. Everyone’s happy with this recipe!
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Casserole, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 767kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us
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Ingredients

  • 1 loaf Italian bread cut into 1" slices
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 26-32 oz bag large frozen meatballs thawed
  • 1 28 oz jar pasta sauce
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Instructions

  • Lightly spray a 9x13" casserole dish with non stick cooking spray. Arrange the bread slices evenly out in the baking dish, breaking up extra pieces to fill in any gaps.
    1 loaf Italian bread
  • In a small mixing bowl, add the cream cheese, mayo, and Italian seasoning. Stir the mixture together until evenly incorporated.
    4 oz cream cheese, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Spoon the cheese mixture over the bread in dollops until it's all used. Use a spatula, or the back of a spoon, to spread the cheese mixture evenly out over the bread. Sprinkle the 1/2 cup of Parmesan evenly out over the top.
    1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • In a separate mixing bowl, toss together the meatballs and the sauce until well coated.
    1 26-32 oz bag large frozen meatballs, 1 28 oz jar pasta sauce
  • Spoon the the meatball mixture evenly out over the casserole, including all sauce. Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly out over the top.
    1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • Bake the casserole at 350 degrees for 30-35 degrees, or until golden brown & bubbly.

Notes

  • You can use any kind of meatballs you'd like. Chicken, beef, turkey, etc. are all ok.
  • If you want the casserole to stay together more when you serve it, let it rest for 5 minutes or so after you take it out of the oven before cutting it.
  • Don't forget to spray the casserole dish with cooking spray so it doesn't stick!

Nutrition

Calories: 767kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 1053mg | Potassium: 727mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 826IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 3mg
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recipe adapted from The Country Cook

 

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  1. Jenny Walters says

    July 29, 2018 at 5:01 am

    5 stars
    This looks so good and something perfect to whip up quickly for a great family meal.I love the idea! Thankyou for sharing at #FridayFrolics

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  2. Sandi says

    July 30, 2018 at 12:23 pm

    This looks delicious! I love meatballs with anything. Ugly people make ugly comments, I’m sorry you and other bloggers have to deal with that. Hugs,

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