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1 package (8 ounce size) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 loaf (1 pound size) Italian bread, cut into 1-inch slices
2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided
1 jar (28 ounce size) spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
2 cloves garlic, minced
20 cooked meatballs, thawed if frozen
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning, and black pepper until smooth. Spread the mixture on one side of the bread slices. Place bread slices in a single layer in a 9x13 baking dish, cream cheese side up. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 cup of the Mozzarella.
Mix together the spaghetti sauce, water, and garlic. Stir in the meatballs. Evenly ladle the meatballs and sauce over the bread. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining cheese.
Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F.
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May 20, 2021
100% comfort food!