Meatball Sub

This was something I had wanted to try making myself for a long time, and it was actually very easy and extremely tasty :) Since these sandwiches are very filling and makes a ton of sandwiches, these are perfect for a large family. The best part is that you can also freeze the meatballs and use them later if you don't have a lot of people to feed at once.

What you need:

(for meatballs)
1 lb ground beef
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp chopped onion (fresh, not dried minced)
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten

french bread
marinara sauce
mozzarella cheese

Combine meatball ingredients in a large bowl, mix well. Shape mixture into small balls (about 1 in)

You can cook them two ways. Either bake them at 375 for 20-30 min, turning over halfway thru the baking time. Or, cook the meatballs in skillet with oil for 8-10 minutes, turning often to avoid burning. Baking helps them to not be so greasy so I use that method for the sandwiches. Makes about 4 dozen meatballs.

Slice your french bread in half and spread a little olive oil on the inside. place them on a pan (with foil for easy cleanup) and broil on low for 1-3 minutes, or just until lightly toasted. Place a few meatballs on each slice, cover with marinara and mozzarella cheese and broil until cheese melts and sauce is hot.

Grab a handful of napkins and enjoy!!