Meatball Sandwich Slices Recipe

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These sandwiches are ideal for everything from hurried family dinners to movie nights with friends. Three types of cheese give each slice a savory lasagna flavor, while frozen meatballs and jarred spaghetti sauce keep preparation simple.

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Meatball Sandwich Slices Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

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Ingredients

2-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 unsliced loaf (1 pound) Italian bread
12 frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs (1/2 ounce each) , thawed
1 jar (14 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
Pickled pepper rings, optional

Directions

In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, ricotta, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper; set aside. Cut loaf of bread in half lengthwise. Cut a 2-in.-wide strip down the center of each half to within an inch of the bottom of the bread. Remove cut portion and save for another use. If desired, toast bread under the broiler until lightly browned.
Spread the cut side of bread with cheese mixture. Place six meatballs in each half; top with spaghetti sauce. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Cut into slices; top with pepper rings if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 333 calories, 14 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 43 mg cholesterol, 766 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 17 g protein.

Originally published as Meatball Sandwich Slices in Quick Cooking September/October 2003, p32

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Reviewed on Oct. 01, 2011 by Mary Two

We're trying this tonight, so I can't review it yet, but it looks kid friendly (small mouths and small hands) and can be eaten like a pizza, so we have our fingers crossed. Half of a sub bun should hold 3 meatballs for the kids and a whole bun will have 5-6 meatballs for the adults since we use small turkey meatballs. Looks like a winner!