BAKED SIMPLE MEATBALL STROGANOFF

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If you like meatball subs, you'll love this tangy casserole that has all the rich flavor of the popular sandwiches with none of the mess. Italian bread is spread with a cream cheese mixture, then topped with meatballs, spaghetti sauce and cheese. Bravo! -Gina Harris, Seneca, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/3 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound ground beef
1 loaf (1 pound) Italian bread, cut into 1-inch slices
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the onions, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° until no longer pink, 15-20 minutes., Meanwhile, arrange bread in a single layer in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning and pepper; spread over the bread. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella., Combine the spaghetti sauce, water and garlic; add meatballs. Pour over cheese mixture; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until heated through, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641 calories, Fat 39g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.