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Meatball Sub Casserole

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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Ingredients
  

For the meatballs

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 tsp each garlic powder and minced onion
  • 1/4 tsp each ground ginger and black pepper
  • 1 egg

For the casserole

  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 3 large submarine buns sliced in half horizontally
  • 1 pkg plain cream cheese softened (or use garlic & herb cream cheese and omit mixing in the herbs)
  • 1/2 tsp each garlic powder basil leaves and oregano leaves
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Make meatballs by combining all ingredients until mixture looks uniform. Roll into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  • Meanwhile, spread a small amount of tomato sauce onto the bottom of a 9x13-in (22x33 cm) casserole dish. This is to prevent the buns from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Next, mix the cream cheese with the garlic, basil and oregano. Spread onto the submarine buns and place in the casserole dish, fitting them side by side (cut in smaller pieces to fit if needed).
  • Once the meatballs are cooked, place in a large bowl and toss them with the tomato sauce. Distribute the mixture evenly over the sub buns. Sprinkle with cheese and place in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Broil for another 3-5 minutes, just until cheese is bubbly.