Whether it’s a chilly night, a holiday get-together, or Super Bowl Sunday, this Meatball Sub Casserole fits the bill! Bursting with flavor, hearty and delicious, this meatball sub bake is a favorite! It fills you up, it’s easy to make, and makes the house smell so good while it’s cooking. Layers of meatballs, creamy mozzarella cheese, and a special cheese sauce all on top of garlic toast. This meatball sub casserole is a perfect weeknight dinner.
It’s so easy to enjoy this sub-style in casserole form! Grab a fork and sink your teeth in to this delectable Meatball Sub Casserole. We love using thick slices of Texas Toast, but any thick cut crusty bread will work. If you like meatball subs, this recipe is sure to be a favorite. It’s fast, flavorful and with a green salad…becomes a meal! Meatball Sub Casserole is a super easy casserole dish that tastes like a meatball sub but in casserole form. So good and a family favorite!
You Will Need
- 2 lb bag of Frozen Italian Style Meatballs
- 24 oz can of Marinara sauce (or your favorite pasta sauce)
- 1 box of Texas Toast (about 8 slices)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 Cup of Ricotta
- 6-8 slices of Mozzarella
- 1 Tsp. Italian Seasoning
Other Supplies Needed
- Baking sheet for garlic bread
- Baking dish (about a 9 x 11)
- Pan for cooking meatballs
- Small pot for melting cheese sauce
- Non-stick spray
Directions
For the Cheese Sauce
- In a small pot over low heat, combine the cream cheese and Ricotta cheese
- Once it begins to melt, add the Italian seasoning
- Stir frequently until fully melted
For the Meatballs
- In a pan with a lid, place the meatballs and marinara sauce to the pan
- Cover and cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through
(stir occasionally)
Assembling the Casserole
- Bake the Texas Toast according to the directions on the box before (about 5-10 minutes)
- Set the heat to your oven to 350° after the garlic toast is done
- Spray baking dish with non-stick spray
- Line the bottom of the baking dish with Texas Toast. Fill in gaps at the bottom of the dish by cutting up small pieces of the toast, just make sure it’s one layer covering the whole bottom of the dish
- Pour the melted cheese sauce over the garlic toast. Use a spatula to spread the cheese evenly
- Add the cooked meatballs and marinara sauce over the cheese sauce
- Add 6-8 slices of sliced mozzarella on top of the meatballs. More is better!
- Bake for 20 minutes