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BBQ Meatball Subs with Melty Cheese

Frozen meatballs tossed in smoky BBQ sauce, piled into hoagie rolls with marinara and melted mozzarella. Oven-finished until the cheese bubbles — no real cooking required, just assembly and heat.

Total time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
520
Protein
28g
BBQ Meatball Subs with Melty Cheese
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Place frozen meatballs in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in BBQ sauce and marinara. Simmer 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are heated through.

  3. Step 3

    Split hoagie rolls open. Brush the insides lightly with butter, then arrange on a baking sheet.

  4. Step 4

    Spoon meatballs and sauce into each roll. Top generously with shredded mozzarella.

  5. Step 5

    Bake 3–4 minutes until cheese is melted and starting to bubble at the edges.

  6. Step 6

    Serve immediately while cheese is hot and gooey.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • baking sheet
  • oven

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