Oven-Baked Meatball Sandwiches

why make this recipe

This sandwich is simple, filling, and full of flavor. It uses easy ingredients and bakes the meatballs for less mess. You can feed a family or make extra for later.

introduction

Oven-Baked Meatball Sandwiches are a quick, tasty meal you can make any night. The meatballs bake in the oven, then simmer in sauce and go into soft hoagie rolls with melted cheese. For more meatball ideas try easy meatball recipes.

how to make Oven-Baked Meatball Sandwiches

Mix the meatball ingredients, shape into balls, and bake them. Warm the marinara, add meatballs, then fill hoagie rolls. Top with mozzarella and bake again until the cheese melts. The full step-by-step directions are below.

Ingredients :

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• 4 hoagie rolls
• 8 slices mozzarella cheese

Directions :

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into meatballs.
3. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
4. In a skillet, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat. When the meatballs are done, add them to the sauce.
5. To assemble the sandwiches, split the hoagie rolls and place meatballs inside. Spoon extra sauce over the meatballs and top with slices of mozzarella cheese.
6. Place the assembled sandwiches in the oven for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Serve warm and enjoy your delicious meatball sandwiches!

how to serve Oven-Baked Meatball Sandwiches

Serve them hot on a plate. Add a side salad, chips, or fries. You can also serve extra marinara in a small bowl for dipping.

how to store Oven-Baked Meatball Sandwiches

Cool leftovers, then wrap each sandwich in foil or place in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warm. For longer storage, freeze meatballs (without bread) in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.

tips to make Oven-Baked Meatball Sandwiches

• Do not overmix the meat to keep meatballs tender.
• Make meatballs the same size so they cook evenly.
• Use good marinara for better flavor, or use homemade if you have it.
• Toast the rolls a little before assembling to avoid sogginess.
• Melt the cheese under the oven broiler for a minute if you want a bubbly top (watch closely).

variation (if any)

• Use ground turkey or a mix of beef and pork for different flavor.
• Add red pepper flakes to the sauce for heat.
• Swap mozzarella for provolone or cheddar.
• Make smaller meatballs and serve on slider buns for party bites.

FAQs

Q: Can I bake the meatballs ahead of time?
A: Yes. Bake them, cool, and refrigerate. Reheat in sauce when ready to serve.

Q: Can I freeze the assembled sandwiches?
A: It is better to freeze meatballs and sauce only. Bread can get soggy when frozen.

Q: How do I know meatballs are cooked?
A: They are cooked when the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) for beef, or when there is no pink inside and juices run clear.

Q: Can I make these without cheese?
A: Yes. They are still good without cheese. You can add cheese at the table if you like.

Oven-Baked Meatball Sandwiches

• Author: arianarecipes
• Prep Time: 15
• Cook Time: 30
• Total Time: 45
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: Italian
• Diet: None

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Description

Delicious oven-baked meatball sandwiches with melted cheese, perfect for a quick family meal.

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Ingredients

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• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• 4 hoagie rolls
• 8 slices mozzarella cheese

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into meatballs.
3. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
4. In a skillet, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat. When the meatballs are done, add them to the sauce.
5. To assemble the sandwiches, split the hoagie rolls and place meatballs inside. Spoon extra sauce over the meatballs and top with slices of mozzarella cheese.
6. Place the assembled sandwiches in the oven for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Serve warm and enjoy your delicious meatball sandwiches!

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Notes

Toast the rolls before assembling to avoid sogginess. Make smaller meatballs for sliders!

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 sandwich
• Calories: 450
• Sugar: 6g
• Sodium: 600mg
• Fat: 20g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 25g
• Cholesterol: 70mg