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    30-Minute Meatball Sub Sandwiches (Extra Easy!)

    Jun 28, 2019 / by Laney Schwartz / 8 Comments(updated May 28, 2022)
    ★★★★★ from 6 reviews

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    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.

    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!

    This post is sponsored by Tillamook. All opinions are my own.
    Thank you for supporting the brands that I love.

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    Easy Meatball Subs

    30-Minute Meatball Sub Sandwiches (Extra Easy!)

    ★★★★★ 5 from 6 reviews
    • Author: Laney Schwartz
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 4 1x
    • Category: Dinner
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    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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    1. Faith

      December 09, 2020 at 7:44 pm

      We have made these multiple times and the whole family loves them. They come together so easily too. I love that I can use allergy friendly ingredients as well and still get to share a meal with my family.

      ★★★★★

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    2. Darra Brown

      October 05, 2020 at 3:09 pm

      My family LOVED these!!!! Super easy to make as well. I doubled the recipe for my husband and 3 kids so each could have 2. My oldest said it was one of the best meals I’ve ever made, so these will definitely be on a regular rotation from now on. Thank you!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Kara Layfield

      September 13, 2020 at 8:29 pm

      These look so good!! Making these tomorrow!! Thank you!!

      Reply
    4. Yalonda

      September 16, 2019 at 3:00 pm

      I made these meatballs today. They are really good and easy to make! My family enjoyed them!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Life is but a Dish

        September 16, 2019 at 3:40 pm

        I’m so happy!

    5. Allyson Arp

      August 07, 2019 at 3:27 am

      So easy and delicious…the whole family loved it! Making it to take to a friend tonight!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Anna Tedeschi

      July 15, 2019 at 8:00 pm

      SO yummy and easy weeknight meal!! Added fresh herbs since I had them on hand. ?

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Nélia

      July 11, 2019 at 4:32 pm

      Thank you so much for this recipe, I made this today and love it so easy and very good ❤️

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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