Cheesy Meatball Sub Casserole with a Twist
A delicious casserole combining meatballs, mozzarella, and French bread with a twist of pepperoni.
Ingredients
- 0.4536 kg ground beef or turkey
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 loaf French bread
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 0.5 cup finely chopped bell pepper
- 0.25 cup sliced black olives
- 0.25 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef or turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until they are browned and cooked through.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the cubed French bread with half of the marinara sauce, dried Italian herbs, chopped bell pepper, and sliced black olives.
- In a 9x13-inch casserole dish, spread the bread mixture evenly at the bottom. Top with baked meatballs, the remaining marinara sauce, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle sliced pepperoni over the top.
- Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Once done, let the casserole cool for a few minutes. Sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy the cheesy, saucy goodness!
Notes
Feel free to add more vegetables or adjust the spices to your taste.