Description
Cheesy Stuffed Meatball Subs are a comforting and delicious meal, featuring juicy meatballs with a gooey cheese center, smothered in marinara sauce, and served in toasted hoagie rolls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for filling)
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese filling: In a medium bowl, mix together 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
- Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, eggs, minced garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
- Stuff the meatballs: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Take about 2 tablespoons of the meatball mixture and flatten it in the palm of your hand. Place a teaspoon of the cheese filling in the center, then wrap the meat around the filling into a ball shape, ensuring the cheese is completely enclosed. Repeat for all the mixture.
- Bake the meatballs: Place the stuffed meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and nicely browned.
- Prepare the hoagie rolls: While the meatballs are baking, slice the hoagie rolls lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Toast them lightly in the oven or on a skillet until golden brown.
- Assemble the subs: Slice the cooked meatballs in half to reveal the gooey cheese filling. Place a few meatballs into each toasted hoagie roll. Spoon marinara sauce over the meatballs, then top with the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Melt the cheese: Place the assembled subs back in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until the mozzarella cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use a blend of beef and pork for the meatballs.
- Ensure the cheese filling is completely sealed within the meatballs to prevent leakage during baking.
- Adjust the amount of marinara sauce and cheese according to your preference.
- Consider adding sautéed onions or peppers for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Assembling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub
- Calories: Approximately 700-800 kcal (estimate)
- Sugar: Approximately 10-15g (estimate)
- Sodium: Approximately 1200-1500mg (estimate)
- Fat: Approximately 40-50g (estimate)
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 15-20g (estimate)
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 25-30g (estimate)
- Trans Fat: Less than 1g (estimate)
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 50-60g (estimate)
- Fiber: Approximately 3-5g (estimate)
- Protein: Approximately 30-40g (estimate)
- Cholesterol: Approximately 150-200mg (estimate)