Ingredients

• 1/3 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 3 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1 inch slices
• 1 package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup mayo
• 1 tsp italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 cup water
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine onions, crumbs and parmesan cheese. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1 inch balls; place on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink.

2. Meanwhile, arrange bread in a single layer in an ungreased 13×9 baking dish ( all the bread may not be used). Combine cream cheese, mayo, italian seasoning and pepper; spread over the bread. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella.

3. Combine sauce, water and garlic; add meatballs. Pour over cheese mixture; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30 minutes or until heated through.

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