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! \u2014Deana Paul, San Dimas, California<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":31462,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[303971,304162,307308,304328,305271,305487,304007,304338,305334,304515,304390,303966,307320,304368,306848,305353,304347,304297,304268,307307,306279,307383,307404,324623,306640,304388,303994,304005,304560,304150,304403],"categories-v2":[308500,309439,310347,308988,308984,308481,309216,310796,308554,308992,309337,308880,308761,308495,310362,308745,309603,309362,308998,308308,259483,310342,312134,310410,310435,309177,312615,308752,308528,308549,308915,309434,308812],"coauthors":[305],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Meatball Submarine Casserole","post_link":"\/recipes\/meatball-submarine-casserole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps184259_SD153322A04_01_4b-PieceOut.jpg"},{"post_title":"Slow-Cooker Meatball Sub","post_link":"\/recipes\/italian-meatball-subs\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Slow-Cooker-Meatball-Sub_EXPS_TOHVP24_9372_MR_10_31_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Mediterranean Meatball Sandwiches","post_link":"\/recipes\/mediterranean-meatball-sandwiches\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps71099_SD163617B02_03_7b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Meatball Lasagna","post_link":"\/recipes\/meatball-lasagna\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Meatball-Lasagna_EXPS_FT25_15338_JR_0320_8.jpg"},{"post_title":"Meatball Pizza","post_link":"\/recipes\/meatball-pizza\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Meatball-Pizza_EXPS_FT23_26976_JR_1128_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Super Pizza Subs","post_link":"\/recipes\/super-pizza-subs\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pizza-Subs_TOHD24_12797_NicolePerry-5_EXPS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Hearty Meatball Sub Sandwiches","post_link":"\/recipes\/hearty-meatball-sub-sandwiches\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Hearty-Meatball-Sub-Sandwiches_EXPS_TOHAM21_16748_B12_02_8b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Appetizer Meatballs","post_link":"\/recipes\/appetizer-meatballs\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps26979_QC10483D25.jpg"},{"post_title":"Cheese Meatballs","post_link":"\/recipes\/cheese-meatballs\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps13234_FF1450927D54A.jpg"},{"post_title":"Pizza Meatballs","post_link":"\/recipes\/pizza-meatballs\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Pizza-Meatballs_exps1845_FFR1554516D23A_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Meatball Hoagies","post_link":"\/recipes\/meatball-hoagies\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Meatball-Hoagies_EXPS_DOBZ21_9748_E08_10_6b_v2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Meat Lover's Pizza","post_link":"\/recipes\/meat-lover-s-pizza\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps46929_SD1785598D37A.jpg"},{"post_title":"Meatball Casserole","post_link":"\/recipes\/meatball-casserole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps41587_HC1442842D65A.jpg"},{"post_title":"Meatball Pie","post_link":"\/recipes\/meatball-pie\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Meatball-Pie_exps1911_GB143373B01_15_4bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Terrific Sub Sandwich","post_link":"\/recipes\/terrific-sub-sandwich\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps6680_CS0542C90.jpg"},{"post_title":"Turkey Meatball Subs","post_link":"\/recipes\/turkey-meatball-subs\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps28852_TH10527D39B.jpg"},{"post_title":"Meatball Calzones","post_link":"\/recipes\/meatball-calzones\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps34397_TH1115463D41C.jpg"},{"post_title":"Meatball Sandwiches","post_link":"\/recipes\/meatball-sandwiches\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"}],"acf":{"long_pin":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Giant-Meatball-Sub_exps17780_GB143373D01_15_2bC_RMS.jpg"},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/giant-meatball-sub\/","name":"Giant Meatball Sub","datePublished":"2018-01-01","dateModified":"2023-06-27","prepTime":"PT15M","cookTime":"PT30M","totalTime":"PT45M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Giant-Meatball-Sub_exps17780_GB143373D01_15_2bC_RMS.jpg","height":1200,"width":1200},"recipeCategory":["Lunch"],"description":"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","recipeIngredient":["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"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, salt and Italian seasoning. Crumble sausage and beef over mixture; mix well."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"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."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"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."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"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."}],"recipeYield":"8 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 686 calories","fatContent":"40g fat (16g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"161mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"1649mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"45g carbohydrate (9g sugars","fiberContent":"4g fiber)","proteinContent":"34g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":0,"reviewCount":0,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"recipeCuisine":"Europe, Italian"},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"17780","romance_copy_dek":"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","enhanced_recipe_title":"Giant Meatball Sub","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 large eggs, lightly beaten","IngredientText":"2 large eggs, lightly beaten"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/3 cup whole milk","IngredientText":"1\/3 cup whole milk"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 medium onion, chopped","IngredientText":"1 medium onion, chopped"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 garlic cloves, minced","IngredientText":"2 garlic cloves, minced"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 cup soft bread crumbs","IngredientText":"1 cup soft bread crumbs"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 teaspoon salt","IngredientText":"1\/2 teaspoon salt"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning","IngredientText":"1\/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1-1\/4 pounds bulk Italian sausage","IngredientText":"1-1\/4 pounds bulk Italian sausage"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3\/4 pound ground beef","IngredientText":"3\/4 pound ground beef"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 jars (26 ounces each) spaghetti sauce","IngredientText":"2 jars (26 ounces each) spaghetti sauce"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread, halved lengthwise","IngredientText":"1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread, halved lengthwise"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"8 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese","IngredientText":"8 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional","IngredientText":"Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Giant-Meatball-Sub_exps17780_GB143373D01_15_2bC_RMS.jpg","RecipeId":17780,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Giant Meatball Sub Recipe photo by Taste Recipes","VideoCode":null,"RecipeAttachmentFileName":"Giant-Meatball-Sub_exps17780_GB143373D01_15_2bC_RMS.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Deana","Lastname":"Paul","City":"San Dimas","StateDescription":"California","IsCommunityCook":false,"ContributorAttachmentFileName":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/Recipe\/testkitchenapproved.png","TimeCallout":"Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.","MinimumServingQuantity":8,"MaximumServingQuantity":8,"Yield":"8 servings.","DigitalTitle":"Giant Meatball Sub","SubmittedTitle":"Giant Meatball Sub","RecipeTypeId":1,"AverageRating":0,"WebPublishedDate":"1\/1\/2018 12:00:00 AM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"","PreparationTimeInMinutes":15,"CookTimeInMinutes":30,"TotalTimeInMinutes":45,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":false,"IsFieldEditorRecipe":false,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"PublishedProjectTitle":"Giant Meatball Sub","OriginalSourceProject":"Giant Meatball Sub","ContestPlacement":"","Trailer":null,"Metadescription":null,"AboutRecipeTitle":null,"AboutRecipe":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"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","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":null,"RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, salt and Italian seasoning. Crumble sausage and beef over mixture; mix well. ","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" 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.","SequenceNo":2},{"Direction":" 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. ","SequenceNo":3},{"Direction":" 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.","SequenceNo":4}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[],"Course":[{"Name":"Course","ID":0},{"Name":"Hot Sandwich Recipes","ID":95010},{"Name":"Sandwiches","ID":94290}],"Cuisine":[{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0},{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0},{"Name":"Indian Recipes","ID":89660}],"HealthyEating":[],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[],"Ingredients":[{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":0},{"Name":"Milk","ID":102025},{"Name":"Onions","ID":102029}],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[{"Name":"Publication","ID":0},{"Name":"Country Woman Recipes","ID":107253},{"Name":"Country Woman Sandwich Recipes","ID":107333},{"Name":"View All Country Woman Recipes","ID":107353}],"WinningRecipes":[],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":304328},{"Name":"Easy","ID":304338},{"Name":"Kid-Friendly","ID":304347},{"Name":"Cuisines","ID":305271},{"Name":"Europe","ID":305334},{"Name":"Italian","ID":305353},{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"Meatballs","ID":306279},{"Name":"Sandwiches & Wraps","ID":306640},{"Name":"Gear","ID":303966},{"Name":"Bakeware","ID":303971},{"Name":"Dutch Oven","ID":304007},{"Name":"Sheet Pan","ID":303994},{"Name":"Stovetop Cookware","ID":304005},{"Name":"Holidays & Events","ID":304368},{"Name":"Events & Gatherings","ID":304515},{"Name":"Fall","ID":304390},{"Name":"Seasons","ID":304388},{"Name":"Super Bowl","ID":304560},{"Name":"Winter","ID":304403},{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":306848},{"Name":"Beef","ID":307308},{"Name":"Ground Beef","ID":307320},{"Name":"Meat & Poultry","ID":307307},{"Name":"Pork","ID":307383},{"Name":"Pork Sausages","ID":307404},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Lunch","ID":304297},{"Name":"Techniques","ID":304150},{"Name":"Baking Casseroles & Savories","ID":304162},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":1,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"1 piece: 686 calories, 40g fat (16g saturated fat), 161mg cholesterol, 1649mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 34g protein. ","NoOfRatings":0,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/Giant-Meatball-Sub_exps17780_GB143373D01_15_2bC_RMS.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/Giant-Meatball-Sub_exps17780_GB143373D01_15_2bC_RMS.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":false,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[{"CookingTipType":"Editor's Note","CookingTipTitle":"Soft Bread Crumbs","CookingTipText":"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."}],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[],"CommentCount":0,"RatingCount":1,"RecipeCommentDetails":[{"Comment":"","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"09\/21\/2011 12:04","GUID":"edb5c73450024640a1f098b554058877","MemberId":6219630,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mrsmolsn","SubmittedDate":"09\/21\/2011 12:04"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":51278,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43644,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312134,"name":"Meatballs","slug":"meatballs","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312069,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Whether served as part of an appetizer spread or atop a giant plate of spaghetti, these recipes for meatballs show you several yummy ways to prepare the meaty staple.","parent":310796,"count":414,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/meatballs\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Giant Meatball Sub"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n