This recipe for quick and easy homemade meatball subs is made with tender meatballs, tangy marinara sauce, and melted white cheddar cheese. Recipe yields 4 tasty meatball sub sandwiches.

overhead shot of 4 meatball subs with melted cheese on a sheet pan

Why is it that meatball subs feel like they’re something I can only order from a restaurant? When the truth of the matter is, they’re really easy to make, super comforting and great for a weeknight family meal! If you’re looking for more quick and easy dinner recipes, you’re in the right place my friend.

Watch how easy it is to make

What to serve with meatball subs?

Honestly, they kinda hold their own. But if you’re looking for something quick and easy to pair with it I’d go with a simple salad like my Best Caesar Salad or my Easy Watermelon and Mint Salad would be a great balance.

4 meatball subs with melted cheese on a sheet pan

Think about it. When was the last time you really indulged in a hearty and delicious sub? Honestly, I can’t remember when I have, and watching these puppies get all melty under the broiler was all part of the fun.

If you wanted to switch things up a bit you could totally try using my recipe for Turkey Meatballs or my Chicken Parmesan Meatballs Recipe in the buns for a fun twist!

close up shot of a meatball sub with melted cheese on a toasted bun

Best cheese for a meatball sub

When it comes to a dish like this there are only a few ingredients, so it’s important that they are quality. By now you all know my love for Tillamook, and this recipe is a prime example of why. Slices of Tillamook Medium White Cheddar were so good. They melted so perfectly! You want something mild that melts easily.

raw meatballs in a white bowl
cooked meatballs in a cast iron skillet with sauce and some buns and a package of cheese on the side

I don’t know about you, but I have cheese-melting anxiety. Yeah, it’s a thing. Like, what if the cheese doesn’t melt properly. What if it stays all clumpy and doesn’t give you that Instagram worthy cheese pull? I’ll tell ya, this cheese DID NOT DISAPPOINT.

4 meatball subs with unmelted cheese on a sheet pan
4 meatball subs with melted cheese on a sheet pan

Best bread for meatball subs

One of the biggest factors when it comes to making a good easy meatball sub is of course the bread. You can go ahead and buy your favorite crusty loaf, OR you can use some simple hotdog buns, which OMG are surprisingly delicious in this! They get a little crispy from the broiler, and stay soft in the middle. Obsessed.

overhead shot of 4 meatball subs with melted cheese on a sheet pan

I can’t wait for you guys to make these subs. The whole family is gonna love them!

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Easy Meatball Subs

30-Minute Meatball Sub Sandwiches (Extra Easy!)

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  • Author: Laney Schwartz
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Dinner
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Description

This recipe for quick and easy homemade meatball subs is made with tender meatballs, tangy marinara sauce, and melted white cheddar cheese. Recipe yields 4 tasty meatball sub sandwiches.

Ingredients

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For the meatballs:

  • 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce

For the sandwiches:

  • 4 hot dog buns
  • 2 slices Tillamook Farmstyle Thick Cut Medium White Cheddar Sliced Cheese

Instructions

For the meatballs:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Add the ground meat, spices, egg, breadcrumbs, and chopped parsley to a large bowl. Mix using a fork until well combined. Scoop meat and form in 1-tablespoon size meatballs.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium/high heat. Add the oil and the meatballs. Cook for 3 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for 3 minutes on the other.
  3. Turn off heat and add the marinara sauce to cover the meatballs. Bake for 15-20 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.

Assemble the sandwiches:

  1. Place three meatballs in each hotdog bun and line up on a sheet pan. Add a half slice of Tillamook Medium White Cheddar to each sub and place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until cheese is fully melted. Serve immediately.

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