Make Something Monday: Meatball Sub Casserole

I saw this on Alexis's blog, Running Away? I'll Help You Pack, who got it from Alesha at The Jacobsen Family! If both of them and their families loved this, then I knew I HAD to try it!!! (Plus is just sounded delicious...and it WAS!) :-)

Meatball Sub Casserole

*1/3 cup chopped green onion, to taste
*1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
*3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
*1 lb ground beef
*1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1 inch slices
*8 ounces cream cheese, softened
*1/2 cup mayonnaise (not low-fat or lite)
*1 teaspoon italian seasoning
*1/4 teaspoon pepper
*2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
*1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
*1 cup water
*2 garlic cloves, minced

1. Preheat oven to 400.
2. In a bowl, combine onions, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
3. Add beef and mix well.
4. shape into 1-inch balls; place on a rack.
5. In a shall baking pan, bake for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink. (Or cook in a skillet on medium heat.).
6. Reduce oven temperature to 350.
7. Meanwhile, arrange bread in a single layer in an ungreased 13x9x2" baking dish.
8. (All of the bread might not be used.).
9. Combine cream cheese, mayo, Italian seasoning and pepper; spread over the bread.
10. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella.
11. Combine sauce, water and garlic; add meatballs.
12. Pour over cheese mixture; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
13. Bake, uncovered at 350 for 30 minutes or until heated through.