Football Friday: Meatball Sub Casserole

Ever make something so delicious and tasty; you want to make it again the next night for dinner? And potentially every night for the rest of your life? Yeah... that was how the Wisconsin Test Kitchen felt about making Meatball Sub Casserole last week.

It's everything you want a tasty meatball sub to be: meaty, saucy and SUPER cheesy. We were so excited to make (and promptly devour) this dish; that we forgot to take a lot of pictures. Sorry. But take our word for it... this is a keeper recipe. It's easy to make, it's perfect Sunday football food, and if you're inspired to make a double batch; it re-heats really well for lunch or dinner the next day.

Meatball Sub Casserole
Recipe courtesy of Gooseberry Patch

Ingredients
1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch thick slices
8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 t. Italian seasoning
1/4 t. pepper
2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1-lb. pkg. frozen meatballs, thawed
28-oz. jar pasta sauce
1 c. water


Directions
1. Arrange bread slices in a single layer in an ungreased 13″x9″ baking pan; set aside. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise and seasonings; spread over bread slices. If you're like the Wisconsin Test Kitchen and forgot to let the cream cheese soften, you can microwave the ingredients on low for a minute or two so they combine and spread easily.

2. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese; set aside. Gently mix together meatballs, spaghetti sauce and water; spoon over cheese. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

3. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Hungry yet? Typing this blog makes me want to whip up another pan of this... immediately. And now for something else meaty and cheesy: football predictions!

Football Friday Predictions

Miami vs. Buffalo
Dad #1: Dolphins
Dad #2: Dolphins

Cincinnati vs. Minnesota
Dad #1: Bengals
Dad #2: Bengals

Indy vs. Kansas City
Dad #1: Chiefs
Dad #2: Chiefs

St. Louis vs. Tampa Bay
Dad #1: Rams
Dad #2: Rams

NYJ vs. Cleveland
Dad #1: Browns
Dad #2: Browns

Washington vs. Dallas
Dad #1: Redskins
Dad #2: Cowboys

New Orleans vs. Carolina
Dad #1: Panthers
Dad #2: Panthers

Jacksonville vs. Tennessee
Dad #1: Titans
Dad #2: Titans

Houston vs. Denver
Dad #1: Broncos
Dad #2 Broncos

Detroit vs. NYG
Dad #1: Giants
Dad #2: Giants

Arizona vs. Seattle
Dad #1: Seahawks
Dad #2: Cardinals

Pittsburgh vs. Green Bay
Dad #1: Pittsburgh
Dad #2: Packers
San Diego vs. Oakland
Dad #1: Chargers
Dad #2: Chargers
Baltimore vs. New England
Dad #1: Patriots
Dad #2: Patriots
Philly vs. Chicago
Dad #1: Bears
Dad #2: Eagles
Atlanta vs. San Francisco
Dad #1: 49ers
Dad #2: 49ers

Hope you have a great weekend!

Stay Cool,
The Cool Dads Crew