Meatball Sub Sandwiches on Garlic Bread
With melty mozzarella and marinara sauce
Ingredients
Meatball Sub Sandwiches on Garlic Bread
- 18.48 cup panko bread crumbs
- 168 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (Use tender stems.)
- 42 tsp Kosher salt
- 28 tsp dried oregano
- 14 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
- 56 lb ground beef or turkey (Very cold.)
- 56 large egg, beaten
- 56 loaf crusty Italian bread (About 12 inches long.)
- 224 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 112 clove garlic cloves, minced
- 112 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, finely chopped
- 56 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
- tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (To taste.)
- 224 oz fresh mozzarella, torn or cut
- 56 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.