Contest-Winning Bavarian Meatball Hoagies

Name: Contest-Winning Bavarian Meatball Hoagies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (32 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 envelope onion soup mix; 1 can (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer; 12 hoagie buns, split; 3 cups shredded Swiss cheese

When my husband's not manning the grill, I count on my slow cooker. These mouthwatering meatballs are just one reason why. They’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser when I serve them as party appetizers…or spooned over crusty rolls and topped with cheese for irresistible sandwiches. —Peggy Rios, Mechanicsville, Virginia

Ingredients

1 package (32 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 can (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer
12 hoagie buns, split
3 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Directions

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine meatballs, onion, brown sugar, soup mix and beer. Cook, covered, on low until meatballs are heated through, 3-4 hours.
Place five or six meatballs on each bun bottom. Sprinkle each sandwich with 1/4 cup cheese. Place on baking sheets. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. Replace bun tops.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 643 calories, 36g fat (18g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 1302mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein.

Originally published as Bavarian Cocktail Meatballs in Simple & Delicious January/February 2007

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aug2295

Oct 15, 2017

These were really easy to put together and everyone liked them.
katecrid47

Jan 20, 2017

These were a big hit for our family! Easy for a weeknight dinner. Great flavor! Thank you forsharing
Angel182009

Aug 26, 2016

I have two very picky eaters on my hands and these were a winner in their book. They ate them all up and even had leftovers the next day. Great flavor and an inexpensive meal to throw together in a hurry.
JGa2595176

Feb 16, 2015

I thought this was a solid and different kind of recipe....I made around the holidays as a fast meal for guests. It was tasty and appealing, for the adults. I would make again, although stick with this for the grown ups.
Jami4

May 12, 2013

My husband really liked them, kids not so much.
Lynnhbcooking

May 1, 2013

This recipe was fantastic! It was easy to cook using the slow cooker and my entire family loved it and asks for it often!
Lynnhbcooking

May 1, 2013

This recipe is excellent. My entire family loved it!
goobieT

Jun 15, 2012

These have such great flavor i drizzled just a bit of ranch over the top and so yummy!!! These will also be great as just an appitizer will be making again for sure!!
bgcassidy

Jun 20, 2011

I made these for a family reunion two years ago. Had so many great responses and requests for the recipe, that I'm making it again for another family reunion this year!!
Lynnardo

Nov 15, 2010

SO GOOD! And easy to throw together in the crock pot and forget about while you have company! I have been asked for this recipe every time I serve these.