Easy Cheesy Meatball Subs: A Classic Comfort Sandwich Perfected
These easy cheesy meatball subs are a classic comfort sandwich, packed with juicy homemade meatballs, rich marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 subs
- Category: Main Dish, Sandwich
- Method: Bake & Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or beef-pork mix
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 4 hoagie or sub rolls
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices provolone cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp butter (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Roll into meatballs and bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Simmer marinara sauce and add cooked meatballs for 10–15 minutes.
- Optional: toast buttered rolls for 3–5 minutes.
- Fill rolls with meatballs and sauce.
- Top with mozzarella and provolone.
- Broil 2–3 minutes until melted.
- Sprinkle parmesan and garnish with herbs. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use a mix of beef and pork for juicier meatballs.
- Freshly grated cheese melts better.
- Add extra sauce if you like it extra juicy.