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Submitted by: Mary Kowaleski from Shawano, WI
Originally shared on the web 03/03/2011

1/3 c. green onion, chopped
1/4 c. seasoned bread crumbs
3 T. grated Parmesan cheese
1 lb. ground beef
1-lb. loaf Italian bread, cut into one-inch thick slices
8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 t. Italian seasoning
1/4 t. pepper
2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
28-oz. jar spaghetti sauce
1 c. water
2 cloves garlic, minced

Combine onion, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl; mix in ground beef. Shape mixture into one-inch meatballs; place in an ungreased jelly-roll pan and bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Arrange bread slices in a single layer in a greased 13"x9" baking dish; set aside. Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning and pepper; spread over bread. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Combine sauce, water, garlic and meatballs; spread over cheese mixture. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top; bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serves 6 to 8.