Easy Cheesy Meatball Subs Recipe
These Cheesy Meatball Subs are the ultimate comfort food, filled with tender homemade meatballs, rich marinara, and gooey melted cheese, all nestled in a toasted hoagie roll. Easy enough for weeknight dinners and impressive enough for game day or gatherings, this Italian-American favorite is hearty, satisfying, and completely customizable.Whether you're feeding your family or hosting a crowd, these subs will hit the spot every time.
Ingredients
- 1 lbground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- ½ cupbreadcrumbs
- 1 largeegg
- ¼ cupgrated onion
- 2 clovesgarlic (minced)
- 1 tspitalian seasoning
- ¾ tspsalt
- ½ tspblack pepper
- 2 cupsmarinara sauce
- 4hoagie or sub rolls
- 1 ½ cupsshredded mozzarella cheese
- 4slices provolone cheese (optional)
- ¼ cupgrated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbspbutter (optional, for toasting rolls)
- fresh basil or parsley (for garnish (optional))
Directions
Prepare the meatballs
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Mix until just combined (do not overmix).
- 4
Roll into 1–1.5 inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Cook the meatballs
- 1
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
- 2
Alternatively, pan-fry in a skillet over medium heat, turning to brown all sides.
Simmer in marinara
- 1
In a large saucepan, bring marinara sauce to a simmer.
- 2
Add cooked meatballs and simmer for 10–15 minutes to let flavors meld.
Prepare the rolls
- 1
Split rolls open without cutting all the way through.
- 2
(Optional) Brush with butter and toast in the oven for 3–5 minutes until lightly crisp.
Assemble the subs
- 1
Spoon meatballs and sauce into each roll.
- 2
Top with mozzarella and provolone cheese.
- 3
Place under the broiler for 2–3 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 4
Sprinkle with parmesan and fresh herbs if desired.
Serve
- 1
Serve immediately with your favorite sides.