How long it takes: 20 minutes Equipment you’ll need: saucepan, baking sheet Servings: makes 4 sandwiches I know you all love pizza! And you know I love pizza too. Just a quick search of my site will reveal that. Pizza pasta, pizza chicken, BBQ chicken pizza, pizza sliders, pepperoni pizza dip, pizza mac and cheese muffins (combining two of my favorites!), and grilled pizza, and that’s just a sampling. For a quickie pizza, try English muffin pizzas! So, meatball subs it is! Make them for dinner tonight. They’re a big hit on game day, too. A meatball sub satisfies even the most hungry appetite.
About These Meatball Subs
Any of your favorite meatballs will work for this recipe; homemade or store-bought are both great! I like to use homemade baked turkey meatballs. Made with ground turkey, they are a little leaner than beef meatballs, have great flavor, and are easy to make. I almost always have some in the freezer which simplifies making this sandwich by a long shot. If turkey isn’t your thing, I have a great recipe for classic meatballs made with a mixture of ground beef and pork. They are really good, too! I like to make air fryer meatballs; they cook up perfectly and in no time at all.
What you’ll need
Sub buns: You need a hefty bun for a meatball sandwich. Submarine sandwich buns are perfect. Meatballs: Your choice, turkey, beef, homemade, frozen, whatever. Marinara: Buy a jar (spaghetti sauce works too), or use your homemade pizza sauce. Cheese: Top your sandwich with lots of shredded cheese. Use a mixture of provolone and mozzarella for ultimate gooey goodness.
How to make meatball subs
Prep meatballs. Begin by warming the meatballs up in marinara sauce. Frozen meatballs will take a little longer to warm. Prep buns. If you like, hollow out the bottom half of the bun just a bit so the meatballs fit right in there, snug as a bug. For utmost flavor, spread garlic butter on the buns and toast them under the broiler for a few minutes before filling. This easy step adds so much to your sandwiches. Fill buns. Place the meatballs with some sauce in the bun, cover with lots of shredded cheese. Broil. Broil a few minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley if you’d like a garnish. Enjoy!
Make it your own
Add veggies. Sauté sliced bell peppers, onions, and/or mushrooms, and add them to the sandwich on top of the meatballs, then top with cheese. Add pepperoni. Add a few slices of pepperoni to the sandwich for more pizza flavor. Not in the mood for pizza? Try chipotle honey glazed meatballs on a bun instead!
Storage & Reheating Tips
Meatball subs really are best eaten immediately. If you do happen to have leftovers, wrap and refrigerate for up to one day. To reheat, wrap in foil, and reheat in oven for 20 minutes at 350°F or until heated through.
More great big sandwich ideas
Don’t you just love a big sub sandwich, sloppy Joe, pulled pork sandwich, or burger with all the fixings? I sure do! Here’s a few more recipes for you:
Instant Pot Pulled Pork Slow Cooker Pork Tacos Cuban Sandwich Recipe Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Burger with Tomato and Basil Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches The Best Easy Turkey Burgers Easy Sloppy Joes Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich Turkey Sliders, i.e. Rachel Sandwich Sliders Best Ham and Cheese Sliders Recipe
