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Easy Cheesy Meatball Subs

Savory Easy Cheesy Meatball Subs for Ultimate Comfort Food

These Easy Cheesy Meatball Subs are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 subs
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Alternatively, use ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs For binding.
  • 1 large Egg For binding.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder For flavor.
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder For flavor.
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste.
  • 1 tsp Pepper To taste.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese For topping.
Subs
  • 4 pieces Sub Buns Any preferred type.
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce For serving.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheet
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
  5. While the meatballs bake, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
  6. Once the meatballs are done, add them to the marinara sauce and let simmer for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.
  7. Spoon meatballs and sauce into sub buns and top with shredded cheese. Place back in the oven for 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy your Easy Cheesy Meatball Subs!

Nutrition

Serving: 1subCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite cheese or additional toppings like jalapeños or olives for extra flavor.

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