Cheesy Meatball Sub Sliders - Quick and Easy Recipe! (2024)

FAQs

What is the best cheese to put on meatball subs? ›

The cheese should have a delicate flavor that will not overshadow the juicy meatballs in zesty marinara. That narrows it down to provolone or mozzarella cheese, the most popular choices at delis and restaurants from coast to coast.

Meatball Sliders Tips

For parties, we love to serve meatball sliders with other party appetizers like chips, dips and salsa. For lunch or dinner, we usually keep things casual with a side of crunchy air-fryer sweet potato chips or an easy Caesar salad.

Finally, toast the rolls to prevent them from getting too soggy with sauce. Of course, some crispy-gone-soggy bites are welcome, just as the cheese pulls, sauce drips and messy fingers are, too.

Homemade meatballs and tangy marinara sauce make these meatball sub sandwiches the best ever! Topped with gooey fontina (or mozzarella cheese) AND provolone cheese, and piled on top of a hoagie roll, these are a crowd-pleaser!

Marinara- Our favorite jarred sauce is hands down Rao's. Nothing compares in my opinion. We usually buy the giant jars from Costco anyway, but of course any marinara you like will work. Provolone cheese- You could use provolone or fresh mozzarella here.

What veggies are good on a meatball sub? Zucchini, spinach, kale, arugula, onion, sliced tomatoes, fermented jalapeños, sautéed mushrooms. You could also serve it with a side of fermented carrots or crispy potatoes.

Stir in meatballs; cover and cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Spread cut sides of buns with mayonnaise. Fill buns with lettuce, sun-dried tomatoes and meatball mixture.

Toast the buns in the oven until just golden. This extra step really infuses the meatballs subs with incredible flavor. Once toasted, remove the buns from the oven, and place provolone cheese slices on the bun, overlapping to cover the surface of the bun.

Aside from meatballs, marinara sauce, and cheese, cooked bell peppers and onions are a delicious addition to meatball subs. To add them to your sub, thinly slice the onions and peppers and cook them in a little olive oil with salt and pepper over medium heat until they are tender-crisp.

How unhealthy is a meatball sub? ›

Meatball Marinara With Cheese (530 calories).

The Meatball Marinara sub has significantly more calories than options like ham or turkey. The marinara sauce adds sugar and salt to the dish.

(So helpful if you're serving a huge crowd and doing the math about how many frozen meatballs for 50 or more people!) Here's how many meatballs per person you'll need: One serving = 4 meatballs. Party of 12 = 2 pounds.

For cheeses, provolone is standard and what I like best, but Swiss is nice too! Besides loads of meats and cheese on an Italian sandwich, it usually has a chopped mix of pickled and crunchy vegetables to round out the sandwich.

Mozzarella cheese – Nothing is better than some melty mozz on a meatball sub!

The best cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich that is as close to your childhood delight as it gets is cheddar. It's perfect for melting, and you can find it in mild or moderately sharp variations. Pair it up with a simple sliced white bread properly coated in butter, and you're just a few minutes away from perfection.

Warm up the meatballs and sprinkle them generously with parmesan and add a piece of sliced cheese on top to melt. Cut the sub roll and spread with the spare tomato sauce. Add the spinach, peppers, meatballs, and top with sliced onions.