Description
These Mini Meatball Subs are perfect for parties or as a delicious appetizer. Juicy meatballs smothered in marinara sauce, topped with melted mozzarella cheese, and served in mini sub rolls – a crowd-pleasing favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef or beef/pork blend
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 12 mini sub rolls or slider buns
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, mix the ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form small meatballs and bake for 15–18 minutes.
- Simmer in Sauce: Warm marinara sauce in a pan, add cooked meatballs, and simmer for 5–10 minutes.
- Assemble: Slice rolls, place meatballs inside, top with sauce and mozzarella. Broil for 1–2 minutes.
- Finish: Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Make ahead and freeze meatballs for convenience.
- Store-bought meatballs can be used as a time-saver.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini sub
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
