If you love meatball subs, then you want to check out this awesome Crock Pot Meatball Sub Casserole from Gooseberry Patch’s 101 Cozy Casseroles.
Aunt Lou here.
We love meatball subs in this house. However, I wasn’t sure about the bread in this Crock Pot Meatball Sub Casserole. It is no secret that I am a picky eater and texture is a big thing to me. And I’m here to tell ya folks, it is deeelicious!
Crock Pot Meatball Sub Casserole
One of the great things about this recipe, besides the fact that it is absolutely delectable is that it is a cinch to throw together! Have a million things going on? You can make this. Have two kids hanging off of you? You can make this? Have no experience cooking, especially with a crock pot? You can make this!
Crock Pot Meatball Sub Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 inch loaf Italian bread cut into 1- slices
- 8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 c Greek yogurt
- 1 t Italian seasoning
- 1/4 t pepper
- 3 c shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 1 lb pkg frozen Italian seasoned meatballs thawed
- 24 oz jar pasta sauce
- 1 c water
Instructions
- Place a single layer of bread slices in the bottom of your crock pot
- Mix together your cream cheese, Greek yogurt and seasonings in a bowl
- Spread your cream cheese mixture on your bread slices
- Sprinkle 1 cup of your cheese on top of your cream cheese mixture
- In a separate bowl, mix together your meatballs, sauce and water (gently)
- Take a spoon and spread the meatball mixture evenly over cream cheese mixture
- Sprinkle remaining 2 cups of cheese on top
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours
Slow Cooker Recommendation
My 9 x13 casserole slow cooker made by Crock Pot was just perfect for this Crock Pot Meatball Sub Casserole. It laid everything out perfectly. If you don’t have one yet, then I would use a 6-quart slow cooker or larger so you can spread it all out.
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It looks very good,can you make it in the oven?
Hi Diane!
Here is a link to how to make this in the oven: https://www.recipesthatcrock.com/meatball-sub-casserole/
Aunt Lou
Won’t the bread be soggy? I would think to do everything but that and then spoon them on the bread. Going to try this a little differently.
Hi Beckstr!
I was worried about that too when I made this, but followed the recipe to give it a shot. It was actually REALLY good. I am a really picky texture person when it comes to my food, so it was a pleasant surprise! Regardless of what way you decide to go, I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Aunt Lou
I tried something different instead of the yogurt I used sour cream and used French onion soup instead of water. It turned out great!!!
Oops sorry I used 1 can of French onion soup, sorry.
Hi Nancy!
Thanks for sharing with us! I am so glad you liked it as much as we did!
Aunt Lou