Ingredients:
Meatballs:
1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/3 cup bread crumbs
1 egg
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon oil (for cooking)
Bread Layer:
1 baguette, sliced
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Casserole Toppings:
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
3 cups marinara sauce
Instructions:
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Prepare the Meatballs:
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, garlic, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly and shape into small meatballs.
Cook the Meatballs:
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the meatballs in batches for about 6 minutes each, or until fully cooked. Remove and drain any excess oil.
Prepare the Bread Layer:
Grease a baking dish. Arrange the sliced baguette to cover the bottom of the dish.
Season the Bread:
Mix melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Brush this mixture over the baguette slices.
Assemble the Casserole:
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the bread.
Pour marinara sauce evenly over the cheese.
Place the cooked meatballs on top, followed by the remaining mozzarella cheese.
Bake:
Place the dish in the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve and Enjoy:
Remove the casserole from the oven. Serve it hot and enjoy the delicious layers of cheesy, meaty goodness!
