Italian Meatball Sub Hotdish

What You Need:

5-6 Large slices of bread {I used Texas Toast bread that was about 1in thick}
1 8oz package Cream Cheese (softened)
8oz Sour Cream
2 tsp. Pasta Sprinkle
Garlic Bread Sprinkle (optional)
2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 jar (28oz) Pizza Sauce or Pasta Sauce 

I opted to make my own Meatballs, since we do raise Beef for a living it always feels wrong to buy it, but you could also use 1 lb of fully cooked frozen meatballs.

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Meatball Ingredients:

1 lb Ground Beef
1 Egg
½ cup Breadcrumbs
2 tsp. Dried Parsley
1 tsp. Chopped Garlic or 2 tsp. minced
1 T Italian Seasoning
½ tsp. Salt
¼ tsp. Pepper

:When meatballs are precooked mix them in a bowl with the sauce you are using:

What To Do:

If you are making your own meatballs you’ll want to start them first.

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
• Shape into balls. I like smaller meatballs so there were more than 12 but you should have at least 12.
• Place on greased baking pan. Precook for about 10-12 min. {They don’t have to be completely done because you will be putting them back in later}

:When meatballs are precooked mix them in a bowl with the sauce you are using:

While meatballs are cooking you can prepare the rest of hotdish.
{If using frozen meatballs make sure to thaw them first then Simmer over medium heat for about 10 min with sauce}

• Place Bread slices in an ungreased 9x13 baking dish.
• :Optional – Sprinkle Bread with your favorite Garlic Bread Seasoning:
• Combine Cream Cheese, Sour Cream & Pasta Sprinkle; mix well.
• Spread Cheese mixture over bread slices. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella over mixture.
• Spoon Meat & Sauce over bread & cheese. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella over meat.
• Bake uncovered for 30 min or until cheese bubbles and meatballs are no longer pink in middle

This is a very filling meal so make sure your eyes aren't bigger than your stomach - mine sure were!

Original Recipe