Giant Meatball Sub

Name: Giant Meatball Sub
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/3 cup whole milk; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup soft bread crumbs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1-1/4 pounds bulk Italian sausage; 3/4 pound ground beef; 2 jars (26 ounces each) spaghetti sauce; 1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread, halved lengthwise; 8 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese; Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

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Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Deana Paul, San Dimas, California

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

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

Soft Bread Crumbs

To make soft bread crumbs, tear bread into pieces and place in a food processor or blender. Cover and pulse until crumbs form. One slice of bread yields 1/2 to 3/4 cup crumbs.

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Giant Meatball Sub

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Yield:8 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:30 min

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Ingredients

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup whole milk
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1-1/4 pounds bulk Italian sausage
3/4 pound ground beef
2 jars (26 ounces each) spaghetti sauce
1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread, halved lengthwise
8 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

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Directions

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.

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.
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.
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.