Ingredients
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2 lbs ground beef, shaped into meatballs (see Kittencal's Italian Melt-In-Your-Mouth Meatballs)
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1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-in slices
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup mayonnaise (not salad dressing, also do not use light or fat-free)
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1 teaspoon italian seasoning
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pepper
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1 pinch dry basil
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3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or more if desired)
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28 ounces favorite marinara sauce
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1/3 cup water
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1 tablespoon minced garlic (or to taste)
Instructions
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease a 13x9 casserole dish.
- Bake meatballs on a shallow rack for 15-20 minutes.
- Arrange bread in a single layer in a casserole dish.
- (all of the bread might not be used).
- Combine cream cheese, mayo, italian seasoning pinch basil (if using) and pepper.
- Spread over the bread.
- Sprinkle with just a little more than half of the mozzeralla cheese.
- Combine sauce, water and garlic; add meatballs.
- Pour over cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle with remaining mozza cheese.
- Bake uncovered, for 30 minutes or until heated through.