Best 9 Meatball Party Sub Recipes

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If you're planning a party and want to serve something delicious and easy to eat, a meatball party sub is a great option. This classic Italian-American sandwich is made with hearty meatballs, melted cheese, and your favorite toppings, all piled high on a soft and chewy sub roll. Whether you're a meatball sub aficionado or you're looking to try something new, this article will provide you with all the information you need to make the best meatball party sub.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEATBALL SUBS



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Garlic Buttered rolls filled with juicy meatballs and tomato sauce are topped with cheese and baked until golden!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 frozen meatballs (or homemade below)
2 cups pasta sauce (or marinara sauce)
4 hoagie rolls
4 tablespoons garlic butter
1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
1 pound lean ground beef
1 egg
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare meatballs as directed on package or for homemade meatballs, combine all meatball ingredients.
  • Roll into 1" balls and place on a parchment lined pan. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Place cooked meatballs in a saucepan with pasta sauce and simmer covered 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, spread garlic butter inside each roll. Heat broiler and broil rolls until golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Arrange rolls in a 9x13 baking dish. Place 4 meatballs in each roll and top with a little bit of sauce and cheese.
  • Broil 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with additional sauce for dipping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 43 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 121 mg, Sodium 1609 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEATBALL SUB SANDWICH



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Meatball subs in soggy, falling-apart buns are just the worst. That's why we recommend toasting our Tailgaters Brat Buns for this recipe. The heftier, toasty bread will stand up to all that meaty, marinara, mozzarella goodness.

Provided by Ball Park Buns

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ball Park Buns

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 Ball Park® Tailgaters Brat Buns
1 pound lean ground beef
¼ cup milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 cup arugula
4 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
Chopped fresh basil or crushed red pepper for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Toast one bun until golden brown, then place in blender and chop until fine to create crumbs.
  • Place the bread crumbs in a large bowl and add milk. Let soak for 5 minutes.
  • Add ground beef, eggs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to the bread crumb mixture and combine well.
  • Divide the mixture into 16 golf ball-sized meatballs, and place on an oiled baking pan.
  • Bake meatballs in oven for 10 minutes.
  • While meatballs are baking, heat marinara in a large pot over medium-high heat. Place the cooked meatballs in the marinara and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toast the remaining buns, then evenly distribute arugula or spinach, meatballs and mozzarella onto each bun.
  • Garnish with chopped basil and/or crushed red pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 767.6 calories, Carbohydrate 75.2 g, Cholesterol 142.9 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 35.7 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 1363.3 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

MEATBALL SUB SANDWICH



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This meatball sub recipe tastes like an authentic Italian meatball sub but using frozen meatballs, they are super fast and simple to make at home.

Provided by Stephanie Gallagher

Categories     Dinner     Entree     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 sub rolls (Italian sandwich rolls)
10 to 12 pre-cooked frozen or refrigerated meatballs
1 cup spaghetti sauce (jarred or homemade)
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, or Italian cheese blend

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 F.
  • Place sub rolls, open-faced, on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 2 to 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place the meatballs and spaghetti sauce in a 3-quart pot . Heat over medium heat until warm, about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the size of your meatballs.
  • Place 2 to 3 meatballs with a little sauce on half of each submarine roll. Top with some shredded cheese. Return to the oven and bake 3 more minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 1610 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 35 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHEESY MEATBALL SUBS



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Ree doctors up store-bought meatballs by stuffing them with cheese-a great way to add extra flavor to a shortcut ingredient.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups good-quality marinara sauce
One 8-ounce block mozzarella
12 raw premade pork and beef meatballs (found at the meat counter in grocery stores)
8 tablespoons salted butter, softened
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
4 sub rolls
1/2 cup jarred banana peppers
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Pour the marinara sauce all over the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • Cut off one third of the mozzarella and cut the third into 12 small cubes. Grate the remaining mozzarella and set aside.
  • Stuff each meatball with a mozzarella cube, pinching and rolling each to seal the cheese in the center. Place the stuffed meatballs in the baking dish and bake until well browned and cooked through, 22 to 24 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the cheese sauce by melting 4 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to make a roux, season with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook, whisking, for 1 minute. While constantly whisking, slowly add the milk. Add the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan, then stir until completely melted. Cover and keep warm until ready to serve.
  • Spread the insides of the rolls with the remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Toast them butter-side down on a large skillet or griddle until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside.
  • Add 3 meatballs to each of the toasted rolls. Top with a good amount of the cheese sauce, some banana peppers and a sprinkle of parsley to finish.

MEATBALL PARMESAN SUB



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield One 12-inch sub

Number Of Ingredients 6

Three 3-ounce meatballs, homemade or store bought
One 12-inch sub roll
3 ounces red sauce
2 ounces whole milk mozzarella, shredded
1 ounce grated Parmesan
1/4 ounce dried oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Cut the meatballs in half and place in the oven. Bake until the meatballs are warmed, 3 to 4 minutes. Cut the roll horizontally (careful not to cut all the way through.) Place the warmed meatballs on one side of the roll. Spread the sauce evenly over the meatballs and the other side of the roll. Spread the mozzarella over the meatballs. Spread the Parmesan over the other side of the roll. Sprinkle the oregano over the entire roll. Place the sub in the oven and bake until the cheeses are melted and the edges of the roll are browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

MINI MEATBALL SUBS



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These are great for entertaining: a meatball with sauce and mozzarella cheese between a little roll.

Provided by Karen

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green pepper
½ cup crushed butter-flavored crackers
1 egg
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (26.5 ounce) can spaghetti sauce
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 dinner rolls, split

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine ground beef, onion, green pepper, crackers, and egg in a large bowl. Season with Worcestershire sauce, garlic, seasoned salt, and pepper; mix well. Form mixture into 8 meatballs. Place meatballs in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Pour the spaghetti sauce into a large saucepan; bring to a simmer over low heat. Stir baked meatballs into the simmering sauce. Do not turn oven off. Simmer sauce until meatballs are fully cooked, about 20 minutes.
  • Place one meatball, a sprinkle of mozzarella, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and a bit of sauce between each roll. Place sandwiches in hot oven; bake until cheeses melt, about 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 67.8 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 821.4 mg, Sugar 11 g

MEATBALL SUB SANDWICHES



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These hot, meaty sandwiches have a tangy barbecue-style sauce rather than the more traditional Italian tomato sauce. Onion an pepper slices make each bite twice as nice. - Kim Marie Van Rheenen, Mendota, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

9 submarine sandwich buns
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon diced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 medium green peppers, julienned
1 medium onion, sliced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
1 cup water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • Cut a thin slice off the top of each roll; scoop out bread from inside. Crumble 1-1/4 cups of the bread and place in a large bowl. Cover rolls and tops with plastic wrap; set aside. , To the crumbled bread, add beef, egg, milk, diced onion, salt and pepper. Shape into 27 meatballs, about 1-1/2-in. each. In a large skillet, cook meatballs in 1 tablespoon oil for 20-25 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon; set aside. , Add remaining oil to skillet, saute green peppers and slice onion until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon; set aside. , Stir flour into skillet. Add chili sauce and water; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. Stir in brown sugar and mustard Add meatballs, peppers and onion; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, warm rolls in a 325° oven for 8-10 minutes. Spoon three meatballs and sauce into each roll; replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 1591mg sodium, Carbohydrate 83g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

MEATBALL SUB BOATS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: ground beef, eggs, breadcrumb, fresh parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, oil, soft rolls, mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, butter, grated parmesan cheese

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb ground beef
2 eggs
1 cup breadcrumb
¼ cup fresh parsley, plus 2 tablespoons, chopped, divided
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
oil
4 soft rolls
8 slices mozzarella cheese
1 cup marinara sauce
¼ cup butter, melted
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, ¼ cup (10 g) parsley, 3 cloves garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Shape the ground beef mixture into golf ball-sized balls.
  • Heat a cast-iron pan or skillet with oil over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the meatballs until browned on all sides. Transfer meatballs to a plate then remove pan from heat.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Place the soft rolls in a baking sheet.
  • Cut the top of the rolls with a knife and press the inside down to create a boat.
  • Mix together the melted butter, 3 cloves garlic, and 2 tablespoons of parsley.
  • Brush the rolls with the garlic butter.
  • Bake for 5 minutes, or until toasted.
  • Place two slices of mozzarella in the rolls. Place a spoonful of marinara on top of the cheese.
  • Place three meatballs in the boat and top with more marinara.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  • Top with Parmesan.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1400 calories, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 81 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 97 grams, Sugar 8 grams

GIANT MEATBALL SUB



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As either a hearty party sandwich or a filling lunch or dinner, this sub will rise to the top of your list of favorites. It's also a perfect contribution to a potluck...but don't expect to have any leftovers!

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup milk
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup soft breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 1/4 lbs bulk Italian sausage
3/4 lb ground beef
2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
1 loaf unsliced French bread, halved lengthwise
8 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese
shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, salt and Italian seasoning. Crumble sausage and beef over mixture; mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes or until browned.
  • In a Dutch oven, heat the spaghetti sauce over medium heat. Add meatballs; simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, bake bread at 325° for 10 minutes or until heated through. Place mozzarella cheese on bottom half of bread; spoon meatballs onto cheese. Replace top. Slice sandwich into serving-size portions; serve with extra spaghetti sauce and Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 924.8, Fat 41.7, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 155.2, Sodium 1988.2, Carbohydrate 92, Fiber 6, Sugar 13.3, Protein 43.7

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ground beef. The better the quality of the beef, the tastier the meatballs will be. Look for ground beef that is at least 80% lean.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing will make the meatballs tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the meatballs rest before cooking. This will help them hold their shape and prevent them from falling apart.
  • Cook the meatballs thoroughly. Meatballs should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce. Meatballs can be served with a variety of sauces, such as marinara sauce, tomato sauce, or Alfredo sauce.

Conclusion:

Meatball party subs are a delicious and easy-to-make party food. They can be made ahead of time and reheated, making them perfect for busy hosts. With a variety of toppings to choose from, everyone can find a meatball party sub that they'll love. So next time you're planning a party, be sure to add meatball party subs to your menu.

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