Cheesy Meatball Subs Delight Recipe
Cheesy Meatball Subs are a delicious combination of savory meatballs, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese, all nestled in soft hoagie rolls. Perfect for a hearty meal or a satisfying snack.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 4 hoagie rolls hoagie rolls
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- a drizzle olive oil
- optional sliced jalapeños or banana peppers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and form into 16 meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the meatballs for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Slice hoagie rolls in half lengthwise and arrange cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- Spoon 4 meatballs and some marinara sauce into each hoagie roll, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve hot with optional jalapeños or banana peppers.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding spices or herbs to the meatball mixture.