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6) Baked BBQ Meatball Sub Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs frozen or fresh meatballs about 20
  • 24 oz jar BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
  • 8 oz provolone or mozzarella sliced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 loaf Italian bread cubed (about 10 cups)
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Toss bread cubes with melted butter and garlic powder. Spread half in the dish.
  3. Mix BBQ sauce and marinara. Toss meatballs in the sauce.
  4. Layer meatballs over bread. Top with sliced cheese and remaining bread cubes.
  5. Sprinkle Parmesan. Cover tightly with foil.
  6. Bake 25–30 minutes covered, then uncover and bake 5–10 minutes until cheese melts and top browns.
  7. Let sit 5 minutes, sprinkle parsley, then serve straight from the dish.