Taste of Home
Giant Meatball Sub
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
As either a hearty party sandwich or a filling lunch or dinner, this sub will rise to the top of your list of favorites. It's also a perfect contribution to a potluck...but don't expect to have any leftovers! —Deana Paul, San Dimas, California
Ingredients
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1/3 cup whole milk
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 cup soft bread crumbs
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1-1/4 pounds bulk Italian sausage
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3/4 pound ground beef
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2 jars (26 ounces each) spaghetti sauce
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1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread, halved lengthwise
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8 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
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Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, salt and Italian seasoning. Crumble sausage and beef over mixture; mix well.
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2.
Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes or until browned; drain.
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3.
In a Dutch oven, heat the spaghetti sauce over medium heat. Add meatballs; simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, bake bread at 325° for 10 minutes or until heated through.
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4.
Place mozzarella cheese on bottom half of bread; spoon meatballs onto cheese. Replace top. Slice sandwich into serving-size portions; serve with extra spaghetti sauce and, if desired, Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 686 calories, 40g fat (16g saturated fat), 161mg cholesterol, 1649mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 34g protein.
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