How to Make Mini Meatball Subs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mini meatball subs are the perfect appetizer or snack for any gathering or party. These bite-sized sandwiches are filled with savory meatballs, gooey cheese, and zesty marinara sauce, all nestled in a soft dinner roll. They're easy to make, delicious to eat, and guaranteed to be a hit with everyone.

These mini meatball subs are also great for feeding a crowd, as they can easily be made in large batches and served on a platter for guests to help themselves to. Whether you're hosting a ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped green pepper
  • ½ cup crushed butter-flavored crackers
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (26.5 ounce) can spaghetti sauce
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 dinner rolls, split

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 mini subs

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine ground beef, onion, green pepper, crackers, and egg in a large bowl. Season with Worcestershire sauce, garlic, seasoned salt, and pepper; mix well. Form mixture into 8 meatballs. Place meatballs in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Pour the spaghetti sauce into a large saucepan; bring to a simmer over low heat. Stir baked meatballs into the simmering sauce. Do not turn oven off. Simmer sauce until meatballs are fully cooked, about 20 minutes.
  • Place one meatball, a sprinkle of mozzarella, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and a bit of sauce between each roll. Place sandwiches in hot oven; bake until cheeses melt, about 7 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    351 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 821mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 181mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 486mg