Meatball Sandwich Casserole

• baquette French bread
• 14 cup olive oil or 14 cup vegetable oil
• 1 (1 lb) packagefrozen cooked italian-style meatballs (32) or 1 (1 lb) packageregular meatballs, thawed (32)
• 1 (1 lb) bag frozen peppers and onions, stir-fry thawed, drained
• 1 12 cups pasta sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz.)

1. Heat oven to 350.
2. Brush 1 side of each bread slice with oil.
3. In ungreased 9-1/2 inch deep dish pie plate, line bottom and side with bread, oil side up and slightly overlapping slices.
4. Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
5. Meanwhile, in large bowl, gently mix meatballs, bell pepper and onion stir-fry, and pasta sauce to coat.
6. Spoon meatball mixture into crust, bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated in center.
7. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

baquette, olive oil, meatballs, peppers, pasta sauce, mozzarella cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/meatball-sandwich-casserole-159649 (may not work)