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Garlic Bread Meatball Subs

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Garlic Bread Meatball Subs are a hearty comfort food sandwich featuring tender homemade meatballs simmered in marinara sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan, and served inside crispy, buttery garlic bread. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 large subs

Ingredients

  • For the Garlic Bread:
  • 4 sub rolls or hoagie buns
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • For the Meatballs:
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • For the Sauce and Assembly:
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Form into 16–18 meatballs (about 1 1/2 inches each).
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown meatballs on all sides for 6–8 minutes.
  5. Transfer meatballs to a baking dish, cover with marinara sauce, and bake 15–20 minutes until fully cooked (165°F / 74°C internal temperature).
  6. Mix butter, garlic, parsley, and salt in a small bowl.
  7. Slice rolls lengthwise and spread garlic butter inside each.
  8. Toast rolls in oven for 5–7 minutes until lightly golden.
  9. Place 3–4 meatballs inside each roll and spoon extra sauce on top.
  10. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over meatballs.
  11. Bake assembled subs 5–8 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Toast bread before assembling to prevent sogginess.
  • Do not overmix meatball mixture to keep them tender.
  • Use thick marinara sauce for best texture.
  • Store meatballs and sauce separately for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
  • Freeze cooked meatballs and sauce up to 2 months for easy future meals.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sub
  • Calories: 780 kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 1250 mg
  • Fat: 42 g
  • Saturated Fat: 18 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 58 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 45 g
  • Cholesterol: 155 mg

Find it online: https://cooksplash.com/garlic-bread-meatball-subs/