Meatball Hoagies with Seasoned Fries

Name: Meatball Hoagies with Seasoned Fries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups frozen steak fries; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/4 teaspoon celery salt; 1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed; 2 cups barbecue sauce; 1/4 cup apricot preserves; 4 hoagie buns, split and toasted; 4 large lettuce leaves; 3 plum tomatoes, sliced; 8 ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon strips, warmed; 8 slices provolone cheese

Try this fresh take on a classic combo, and you’ll never stop by a delicatessen again! Apricot preserves and bacon give the sandwich a twist, and celery salt adds a nice surprise to the fries. —Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

Ingredients

4 cups frozen steak fries
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
2 cups barbecue sauce
1/4 cup apricot preserves
4 hoagie buns, split and toasted
4 large lettuce leaves
3 plum tomatoes, sliced
8 ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon strips, warmed
8 slices provolone cheese

Directions

Place steak fries in a single layer in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with seasonings. Toss to coat. Bake according to package directions.
Meanwhile, place meatballs, barbecue sauce and preserves in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until heated through.
Layer bun bottoms with lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, meatball mixture and cheese; replace tops. Serve with fries.

Nutrition Facts

1 hoagie with 1 cup fries: 1097 calories, 47g fat (20g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 3529mg sodium, 133g carbohydrate (61g sugars, 7g fiber), 40g protein.

Originally published as Delux Meatball Hoagies in Simple & Delicious April/May 2013