Oven Baked Meatball Sandwiches
These oven-baked meatball sandwiches are loaded with juicy meatballs, rich marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese, all stuffed into toasted sub rolls. They’re baked to perfection, making them a warm, comforting meal for any occasion!
Ingredients
12 frozen or homemade meatballs (about 1½-inch each)
1½ cups marinara sauce
4 sub rolls or hoagie buns
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Set your oven to 375°F (190°C)
If using frozen meatballs, heat them according to the package instructions. If using homemade, cook them in a skillet until browned and cooked through
In a saucepan, heat the marinara sauce over low heat. Add the cooked meatballs and stir to coat
Slice the sub rolls in half, but don’t cut all the way through. Place them in a baking dish
Spoon 3 meatballs into each roll, along with extra sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the meatballs
Mix melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Brush the tops of the rolls with the mixture
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly
Sprinkle with parsley and red pepper flakes (if using). Serve warm and enjoy
Notes
Bread Choice: Sub rolls, hoagie rolls, or even ciabatta bread work great
Meatball Options: Use beef, turkey, or plant-based meatballs
Make It Extra Crispy: After baking, broil the sandwiches for 2–3 minutes for a golden, crispy top
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for best results
FAQs
Can I use frozen meatballs? Absolutely—just make sure they’re heated through before assembling
Can I prep these ahead of time? Yes! Assemble the sandwiches and refrigerate, then bake when ready
What’s the best cheese combo? Mozzarella and Parmesan are classic, but provolone or fontina are great swaps
Do these get soggy? Not if served fresh from the oven—broiling at the end also helps crisp the tops
Oven Baked Meatball
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
Description
These oven-baked meatball sandwiches are loaded with juicy meatballs, rich marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese, all stuffed into toasted sub rolls. They’re baked to perfection, making them a warm, comforting meal for any occasion!
Ingredients
12 frozen or homemade meatballs (about 1½-inch each)
1½ cups marinara sauce
4 sub rolls or hoagie buns
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Set your oven to 375°F (190°C)
If using frozen meatballs, heat them according to the package instructions. If using homemade, cook them in a skillet until browned and cooked through
In a saucepan, heat the marinara sauce over low heat. Add the cooked meatballs and stir to coat
Slice the sub rolls in half, but don’t cut all the way through. Place them in a baking dish
Spoon 3 meatballs into each roll, along with extra sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the meatballs
Mix melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Brush the tops of the rolls with the mixture
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly
Sprinkle with parsley and red pepper flakes (if using). Serve warm and enjoy
Notes
Bread Choice: Sub rolls, hoagie rolls, or even ciabatta bread work great
Meatball Options: Use beef, turkey, or plant-based meatballs
Make It Extra Crispy: After baking, broil the sandwiches for 2–3 minutes for a golden, crispy top
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for best results
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~550
- Protein: ~28g