Description
Cheesy Italian Sub Casserole is a hearty baked sandwich-inspired dish loaded with layers of seasoned meats, melty cheeses, peppers, and Italian herbs on a soft bread base. This family-friendly casserole delivers all the flavors of a classic Italian sub in a warm, comforting bake.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Italian bread, cubed
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz turkey pepperoni, sliced
- 8 oz turkey salami, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sliced banana peppers
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread bread cubes evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and bell pepper and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat if necessary.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir in turkey pepperoni and turkey salami and cook for 1 minute.
- Spread the meat mixture evenly over the bread cubes.
- Sprinkle mozzarella, provolone, and Parmesan cheeses over the top.
- Whisk together eggs and milk in a bowl.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Top with banana peppers.
- Let stand for 10 minutes so the bread absorbs the custard.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Day-old Italian bread works best because it absorbs the custard without becoming mushy.
- Provolone cheese provides authentic Italian sub flavor.
- Add mushrooms or black olives for extra toppings.
- Serve with marinara sauce on the side if desired.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American