Best 8 Creamy Meatball Sub Casserole Recipes

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Craving a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the comforting flavors of creamy sauce, tender meatballs, and melted cheese? Look no further than the creamy meatball sub casserole! This delectable casserole is an effortless recipe that promises an explosion of flavors, with juicy meatballs smothered in a velvety creamy sauce and nestled between layers of soft bread, all topped with a golden-brown cheesy crust. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for a cozy dinner with family or friends, a game-day gathering, or a potluck party. With its effortless preparation and irresistible taste, the creamy meatball sub casserole is set to become a go-to recipe in your culinary repertoire.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MEATBALL SUB CASSEROLE



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If you like meatball subs, this tangy casserole from Gina Harris in Seneca, South Carolina is sure to be a favorite. It's fast, flavorful and with a green salad...becomes a meal!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 tablespoon seasoned bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 pound lean ground beef
6 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Dash pepper
2/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup water
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the onion, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Add beef and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. , Meanwhile, arrange bread in a single layer in an ungreased shallow 1-quart baking dish. Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning and pepper; spread over bread. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese. , In a bowl, combine the spaghetti sauce, water and garlic; add meatballs. Pour over bread. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 943mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

CREAMY MEATBALL SUB CASSEROLE



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This is an Italian casserole dish that the whole family will enjoy. It has a creamy and cheesy filling that will have the kids, and everyone else, asking for more.

Provided by myfoursonsks

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
⅓ cup chopped green onion
¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch slices
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
2 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix ground beef, green onion, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl; form into 1-inch meatballs. Arrange meatballs in a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Arrange bread slices in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning, and pepper in a bowl; spread over bread slices. Sprinkle 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese over the cream cheese mixture.
  • Combine spaghetti sauce, water, and garlic in a bowl; add meatballs. Pour spaghetti sauce mixture over bread. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 922.3 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

MEATBALL SUB CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Meatball Sub Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by yooper

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup chopped green onion, to taste
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 lb ground beef
1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1 inch slices
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise (not low-fat or lite)
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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • In a bowl, combine onions, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
  • Add beef and mix well.
  • shape into 1-inch balls; place on a rack.
  • In a shallow baking pan, bake for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink. (Or cook in a skillet on medium heat.).
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350.
  • Meanwhile, arrange bread in a single layer in an ungreased 13x9x2" baking dish.
  • (All of the bread might not be used.).
  • Combine cream cheese, mayo, Italian seasoning and pepper; spread over the bread.
  • Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella.
  • Combine 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.

MEATBALL SUB BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: refrigerated biscuit, marinara sauce, frozen mini meatballs, shredded mozzarella cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tube refrigerated biscuit
1 jar marinara sauce
24 frozen mini meatballs
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Cut each refrigerated biscuit into 8 pieces. Place in a greased 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
  • Pour on the sauce, and stir to coat all sides of the biscuits.
  • Place the meatballs on top of the mixture.
  • Top with the shredded cheese, and bake for 35 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 872 calories, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 20 grams

SUNNY'S EASY CHEESY MEATBALL SUB CASSEROLE



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Half a 32-ounce bag frozen store-bought meatballs, defrosted and sliced in half
One 32-ounce jar marinara sauce
Two 8-ounce bags Italian cheese blend
One 5-ounce bag garlic croutons, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and green pepper, then sprinkle with salt and pepper and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and Italian seasoning and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the meatballs, marinara sauce and cheese. Add the cooked onion and pepper mixture. Mix to combine, then transfer to the prepared baking dish. Top with the crushed croutons. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes. (If the topping starts to get too brown, loosely cover with foil toward the end of the bake.)

MEATBALL SUB CASSEROLE



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My boys LOVE this! It is quick and simple! I am always asked to bring this to Super Bowl® parties and family events!

Provided by sarabrola

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) package frozen garlic bread
2 (24 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
40 Italian-style frozen meatballs
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Heat garlic bread with spread side up on a baking sheet in the preheated oven until warm and golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring spaghetti sauce to a boil in a large pot. Place frozen meatballs into sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer until meatballs are heated through, about 20 minutes.
  • Tear garlic bread into bite-size pieces and spread into bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour spaghetti sauce and meatballs over garlic bread, coating bread with sauce and distributing meatballs evenly. Spread mozzarella cheese over top in a layer, followed by a layer of Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake casserole until cheese has melted, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 733.1 calories, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 139.9 mg, Fat 37.2 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 39.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 1385.9 mg, Sugar 15.2 g

MEATBALL SUB CASSEROLE



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My family is a real fan of this dish, the flavor of the creamy cream cheese on the bread with meatballs on it, just reminds you of a meatball sub! It's easy to make and sure to get raves!

Provided by Berylla

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 2 8x8 cassaroles, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 lb ground turkey
1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch slices
1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine onions, crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Add beef 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.
  • Meanwhile, arrange bread in a single layer in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish (all of the bread might not be used). Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning and pepper; spread over the bread. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella.
  • Combine 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. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.4, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 48.7, Sodium 647.6, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 5, Protein 14.8

MEATBALL SUBMARINE CASSEROLE



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We were hosting a bunch of friends, and after a comedy of errors, I had to come up with a new plan for dinner. Turns out that much-loved meatball subs are even better as a hearty casserole-so delicious! -Rick Friedman, Palm Springs, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs
4 slices sourdough bread
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, halved
1-1/2 cups pasta sauce with mushrooms
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Microwave meatballs, covered, on high until heated through, 4-6 minutes. Meanwhile, place bread on an ungreased baking sheet; brush one side of bread with oil. Broil 4-6 in. from heat until golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Rub bread with cut surface of garlic; discard garlic. Tear bread into bite-sized pieces; transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Reduce oven setting to 350°., Add pasta sauce, 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese to meatballs; toss to combine. Pour mixture over bread pieces; sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake, uncovered, until cheeses are melted, 15-18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 28g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 1243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ground beef. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your meatballs.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing will make the meatballs tough.
  • Brown the meatballs in a pan before adding them to the casserole. This will help to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in the casserole. This will add flavor and richness.
  • Bake the casserole until the cheese is melted and bubbly. This will ensure that the casserole is cooked through.

Conclusion:

Creamy meatball sub casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover meatballs. This casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So, next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this creamy meatball sub casserole a try.

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