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Mini Italian Meatball Subs

Tender, melt-in-your-mouth (make-ahead!) meatballs stuffed into mini subs. Makes for easy serving, sharing and portion control!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course , Snacks

Ingredients

  • 6 3-inch dinner rolls, split
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan
For the meatballs
  • 8 ounces ground beef
  • 8 ounces ground pork
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • ¼ cup panko
  • ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups marinara sauce

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, combine beef, pork, egg, Panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, allspice and nutmeg; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Using a wooden spoon or clean hands, stir until well combined. Roll the mixture into 1 1/4-to-1 1/2-inch meatballs, forming about 18-20 meatballs.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add meatballs, in batches, and cook until all sides are browned, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in marinara sauce until warmed, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to broil. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  4. Place dinner rolls in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Place meatballs into rolls, about 3 per roll; top with cheeses.
  5. Place into oven and bake until the cheeses have melted, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately.