Here’s a hearty Meatball Sub Casserole — all the flavors of a classic sub, baked into a comforting one-pan dish 🍝🥖🧀
Meatball Sub Casserole
Serves: 4–6
Time: ~45 minutes
Ingredients
- 500 g (1 lb) cooked meatballs (beef, pork, or chicken)
- 3 cups marinara or pasta sauce
- 3–4 cups cubed bread (day-old rolls or baguette work best)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Optional: fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare bread
Cube bread into bite-sized pieces and spread half in the bottom of the dish. - Add sauce & meatballs
Pour half the marinara over the bread. Nestle meatballs on top. Sprinkle with half the mozzarella and Parmesan. - Layer again
Repeat with remaining bread, sauce, and cheeses. Sprinkle oregano over the top. - Bake
Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10–15 minutes more until cheese is golden and bubbly. - Garnish & serve
Let rest 5 minutes, sprinkle with fresh herbs, and serve hot.
Variations
- Spicy: Add red pepper flakes to sauce or cheese layers
- Vegetable boost: Layer in sautéed onions, bell peppers, or mushrooms
- Cheesy overload: Mix mozzarella with provolone or fontina
- Make-ahead: Assemble the casserole, cover, refrigerate overnight, and bake the next day
Serving Suggestions
- Side salad or garlic green beans
- Roasted sweet potatoes or fries
- Extra marinara for dipping
If you want, I can make a slow-cooker version, mini individual servings, or a low-carb twist that uses zucchini noodles instead of bread.
Do you want me to do that?
