The best thing about casseroles is that they’re quick & easy to make, but still taste incredibly delicious! Since casseroles are such a comfort food classic, you probably already have a go-to recipe or 2 up your sleeve, but we’re here to add another delicious option to your menu.
This mozzarella-stuffed meatball casserole is overflowing with gooey cheese, zesty tomato sauce, and even gets baked with a garlic & herb toast crust so that it’s ready to go as soon as you pop it out of the oven. Life couldn’t be any easier – or more delicious!
Between this easy-to-make casserole’s cheesy meatball center and crispy toast crust, it’s bound to become one of your household staples. Let the oven do the work and give it a try!
Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatball Casserole With Garlic And Herb Crust
Equipment
- Casserole Dish
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1/3 cup diced onions
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tsp oregano
- 3 cups bread crumbs
- 2 eggs
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 mozzarella balls
- 1/2 stick butter, softened
- 1 tsp chopped parsley
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 cups tomato sauce
- 5 slices of white bread
- 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. For the mozzarella-stuffed meatballs, mix together all of the ingredients except for the mozzarella balls. Cut both of the mozzarella balls into 8 equally sized pieces. Cover each piece of mozzarella with the ground beef mixture to make 16 stuffed meatballs in total.
- Cook the meatballs in a large skillet, then add in the tomato sauce and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes.
- For the garlic & herb butter, stir together the softened butter, chopped parsley, minced garlic, and salt. Spread the garlic & herb butter on 5 slices of white bread and cut each slice of bread in half.
- Transfer the stuffed meatballs and tomato sauce to a casserole dish. Line the edge of the casserole dish with the slices of bread, making sure the side with the garlic & herb butter is facing inwards. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the stuffed meatballs. Transfer the casserole dish to the oven and bake the mozzarella-stuffed meatball casserole at 350°F for 30 minutes.
VIDEO
Get the recipe for the Stuffed Crouton Meatballs featured in the bonus video.