Ingredients
1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch thick slices
8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
½ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided use
1 bag frozen Italian style meatballs, thawed
24 ounce jar pasta sauce
dried parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
Arrange bread slices in a single layer in an ungreased 9×13-inch baking dish. Fill in any gaps with pieces of bread.
In a bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise and seasonings. Spread mixture over bread slices.
Sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
Gently mix together spaghetti sauce and meatballs. Spoon over cream cheese layer.
Sprinkle the top evenly with remaining shredded cheese.
Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes. If you notice it is getting too brown, just loosely cover it with some aluminum foil.
Allow to cool for a few minutes then slice and serve.