Meatball Sub Sandwiches on Garlic Bread
With melty mozzarella and marinara sauce
Ingredients
Meatball Sub Sandwiches on Garlic Bread
- 1.65 cup panko bread crumbs
- 15 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (Use tender stems.)
- 3.75 tsp Kosher salt
- 2.5 tsp dried oregano
- 1.25 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
- 5 lb ground beef or turkey (Very cold.)
- 5 large egg, beaten
- 5 loaf crusty Italian bread (About 12 inches long.)
- 20 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 10 clove garlic cloves, minced
- 10 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, finely chopped
- 5 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
- tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (To taste.)
- 20 oz fresh mozzarella, torn or cut
- 5 cup marinara sauce (Homemade or store-bought.)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven — Set the oven rack 4 inches from the broiler. Preheat broiler to high.
- Mix Meatballs — Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, and spices. Mix in egg and meat. Form into 24 meatballs.
- Broil Meatballs — Place on a rimmed baking sheet and broil 6–9 minutes until golden. Turn broiler off and heat oven to 425°F.
- Prepare Bread — Slice bread open. Mix butter, garlic, and parsley. Brush on bread and bake with meatballs.
- Add Cheese and Serve — Layer mozzarella over meatballs, bake 5 minutes, and assemble with marinara.