Tiny Hot Meatballs On A Hotdog Bun Food

EASY MEATBALL SUBS

Steps:

• Bake your meatballs according to package instructions
• Preheat the oven to 400
• Open the hoagie buns and lay facing up on a sheet pan. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and generously sprinkle on the garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Red pepper flakes are optional if you like a little heat.Place in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes to get a good crisp on the bread.
• Place 1 tablespoon of marinara on the bottom bun of each hoagie. Optional- sprinkle generously with parmesan cheese. Top with 4 meatballs.Top the meatballs with 1 tablespoon of marinara.Top it off with 1/4 cup cheese.
• Place the hoagies back in the oven for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

MEATBALL SUBS

Steps:

• For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• In a bowl, combine the ground beef and breadcrumbs. Add the milk, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic and egg. Mix to combine.
• Scoop out 2 tablespoons of the meatball mixture and roll into a ball. Continue with the remaining meatball mixture, making about 40 meatballs. Arrange the meatballs in a single layer in a large rectangular baking dish or foil pan. Bake, uncovered, until the meatballs are cooked through, about 25 minutes.
• Pour the marina over the meatballs, then continue to bake until the sauce is heated through, about 10 minutes more. Toss the meatballs to coat in the sauce and set aside.
• For the rolls: Turn the oven temperature down to 375 degrees F.
• Stir together the butter and garlic in a small bowl. Tear off the tops of the rolls, creating a nice boat to hold the meatballs. Transfer the rolls and torn pieces to a baking sheet and brush generously with the garlic butter. Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
• Build the meatball subs: Load 5 meatballs into each roll. Spoon over some of the sauce. Top with some onions and sprinkle over the basil and Parmesan. Serve with more sauce and the toasted bread pieces.
• Reheating instructions: Reheat the meatballs in a pan, covered, at 350 degrees F until warmed through, about 25 minutes.

MARINARA MEATBALL SUBS

Steps:

• Prepare and bake Easy Basic Meatballs as directed.
• Place 12 meatballs in large nonstick skillet. (See tip for what to do with remaining meatballs.)
• Add pasta sauce and water to meatballs in skillet; stir until meatballs are evenly coated with sauce. Bring to boil on medium heat, stirring occasionally. Simmer on medium-low heat 8 to 10 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Fill buns with meatball mixture and cheese.

ITALIAN MEATBALL BUNS

Steps:

• Let dough stand at room temperature until softened, 25-30 minutes., Cut each roll in half. Wrap each portion around a meatball, enclosing meatball completely; pinch dough firmly to seal. Place on greased baking sheets, seam side down. Cover with kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, 1-1/2 to 2 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. Bake buns until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Brush tops with oil; sprinkle with cheese and basil. Serve with marinara sauce.