Best 7 Meatball Sub Bites Recipes

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Craving a delectable appetizer or a satisfying snack? Look no further than the irresistible meatball sub bites! These bite-sized treats are a delightful fusion of savory meatballs, melted cheese, and tender bread. Whether you're hosting a party, gathering with friends, or simply seeking a quick and delicious meal, these meatball sub bites are guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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

MEATBALL SUBS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 52m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup (3 handfuls), Italian bread crumbs
1 medium onion, chopped fine
4 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons (several drops) Worcestershire sauce,
1/4 cup (a couple of handfuls) flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
1/4 cup (a couple of handfuls) grated Parmigiano or Romano
Coarse salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, (2 turns around the pan)
4 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
A handful flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped, about 2 tablespoons
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
One 14-ounce can chunky style crushed tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 semolina crusty sub rolls, with or without sesame seeds
One 10-ounce bag (2 1/2 cups) shredded Provolone or Italian 4-cheese blend
Shredded basil (sweet) or shredded arugula (spicy) leaves, for garnish
Oven Fries, as an accompaniment, recipe follows
4 medium white skinned potatoes, each cut into 8 wedges lengthwise
Extra-virgin olive oil, to coat
Grill seasoning blend or coarse salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Place ground sirloin in a large mixing bowl and punch a well into the center of meat. Fill well with the egg, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire, parsley, cheese, and a little salt and pepper. Mix up meatball ingredients until well combined, yet not over-mixed. Divide mix into 4 equal parts, roll each part into 4 balls and space equally onto a nonstick baking sheet. Place meatballs in oven and roast about 12 minutes. Break a meatball open and make sure meat is cooked through before removing from the oven.
  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add oil and garlic. When garlic starts sizzling, add herbs and crushed pepper. Allow oil to infuse for half a minute, then stir in the tomatoes and season sauce with salt and pepper. Bring sauce to a bubble, reduce heat, and simmer until meatballs are removed from oven.
  • Combine meatballs and sauce and pile into sub rolls, 4 meatballs per sub. Top with shredded cheese and place under subs under broiler to melt cheese. Top with shredded basil or arugula and serve with a pile of Oven Fries.
  • Drizzle potatoes with a generous pour of extra-virgin olive oil. Toss potatoes with seasoning blend or coarse salt and pepper. Place potatoes on a nonstick baking sheet and roast 20 minutes or until just tender. Give the baking sheet a good shake after 10 minutes to avoid sticking.

MEATBALL SUB BITES



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These savory Meatball Sub Bites are perfect for parties, game days, or lunchboxes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 Package Immaculate Baking Co.™ Organic Flaky Biscuits
1 Jar Bought or Homemade Marinara Sauce
12 Frozen Meatballs
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Open biscuits according to package instructions.
  • Cut each biscuit in half and flatten using your hands or a rolling pin.
  • Press biscuit dough into each muffin tin cup.
  • Sprinkle each cup with mozzarella cheese.
  • Scoop a small amount of marinara sauce on top of each biscuit cup.
  • Press a frozen meatball into each cup.
  • Top with shredded cheese
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until biscuits are nicely browned and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

MINI MEATBALL SUBS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 12 mini subs

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 frozen dinner rolls, thawed and risen
6 slices provolone, halved
3/4 cup marinara sauce, plus more for serving
12 frozen Italian meatballs, thawed
1/2 cup sliced deli peppers
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line the bottom of a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Flatten each roll into a 6-inch round. Onto each flattened roll, add a half slice of provolone, 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce, a meatball and, finally, a slice of the deli peppers.
  • Fold opposite sides of each roll up and over the meatball, pinching them together. Continue folding and pinching the sides together until the meatball and filling are completely encased in the dough. Place seam-side down onto the prepared sheet pan.
  • Mix together the olive oil, Parmesan and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Brush the top of each roll with the mixture. Bake until golden and crisp, 16 to 18 minutes. Serve with warm marinara on the side.

MEATBALL SUB BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: refrigerated biscuit, marinara sauce, frozen mini meatballs, shredded mozzarella cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tube refrigerated biscuit
1 jar marinara sauce
24 frozen mini meatballs
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Cut each refrigerated biscuit into 8 pieces. Place in a greased 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
  • Pour on the sauce, and stir to coat all sides of the biscuits.
  • Place the meatballs on top of the mixture.
  • Top with the shredded cheese, and bake for 35 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 872 calories, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 20 grams

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

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 SUBS



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In this classic Italian American sandwich, tender meatballs drenched in tomato sauce are tucked into crisp rolls then buried under a blanket of gooey cheese. It's a messy sandwich no matter how you build it or bite into it, but wise construction can help: First, hollow out the rolls a bit so the meatballs have a place to sit. Then, use the leftover crumbs to make the meatballs, which will keep them light. Finally, toast the rolls to prevent them from getting too soggy with sauce. Of course, some crispy-gone-soggy bites are welcome, just as the cheese pulls, sauce drips and messy fingers are, too. They're all part of the experience.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, weekday, meatballs, sandwiches, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (6-inch-long) sub, hero or hoagie rolls, split lengthwise but still attached on one side
1 egg
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 garlic cloves, peeled
Extra-virgin olive oil, for greasing
1 pound ground beef (at least 15 percent fat)
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons chopped basil leaves, plus more for serving
2 cups marinara sauce (homemade or from a 24-ounce jar)
4 slices mozzarella or provolone

Steps:

  • Heat the broiler to high with a rack no more than 6 inches from the heat source. (See Tip if you don't have a broiler.) Using a fork, scrape out some of the interior of the rolls until you get about 1 cup bread crumbs. Add them to a large bowl along with 1/2 cup water, the egg, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Finely grate 1 garlic clove into the mixture, then stir to combine. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Lightly grease a large (12-inch), oven-proof skillet with olive oil. To the bread crumbs, add the beef, Parmesan and chopped basil. Stir with your hands until combined, avoiding overmixing. Roll into 12 balls (about 2 heaping tablespoons/2 ounces each) and place them in the prepared skillet as you go. Broil the meatballs until browned and nearly cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Move the skillet to the stovetop. Add the marinara sauce, stir to coat the meatballs, and warm over medium-low heat while you toast the rolls: Place the rolls on a baking sheet, cut-side up, and broil until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Rub the cut sides of the roll with the second garlic clove.
  • Divide the meatballs and sauce among the rolls, then top with mozzarella. Broil until the mozzarella is melted and browned in spots, 1 to 2 minutes. Top with more grated Parmesan, basil leaves and black pepper.

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients beforehand. Chop your veggies, pre-cook your meatballs, and measure out your seasonings before you start cooking. This will help you save time and avoid scrambling in the kitchen.
  • Use good quality ingredients. The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your meatball sub bites will taste. Use fresh, flavorful vegetables, high-quality cheese, and your favorite store-bought or homemade meatballs.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. When cooking the meatballs, make sure to give them enough space in the pan so that they can cook evenly. Otherwise, they will steam instead of fry and won't be as crispy.
  • Don't skip the sauce. The sauce is what really brings the meatball sub bites together and makes them extra delicious. You can use your favorite store-bought or homemade sauce, or try one of the recipes in the article.
  • Serve immediately. Meatball sub bites are best served hot out of the oven. If you need to make them ahead of time, you can assemble them and then bake them just before serving.

Conclusion:

Meatball sub bites are a quick, easy, and delicious appetizer or snack that is perfect for parties, potlucks, or game day. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of prep work, you can have these tasty bites ready to enjoy in no time. So next time you're looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer, give meatball sub bites a try. You won't be disappointed!

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