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Slow Cooker Meatball Subs

Slow Cooker Meatball Subs That Bring Family Together

These Slow Cooker Meatball Subs bring family together with flavorful meatballs and rich sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 subs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 24 meatballs Frozen Italian-style Meatballs Use fully cooked varieties
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce Substitute with spaghetti sauce if preferred
For the Buns
  • 4 buns Hoagie Buns Brat or hot dog buns can work too
For the Cheese
  • 4 slices Mozzarella Cheese Use half-slices for melting
  • ½ cup Shredded Mozzarella For topping
  • 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan For sprinkling
For the Flavor
  • ½ cup Pepperoni Slices Salami is an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Adjust according to taste

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Arrange frozen Italian-style meatballs in a greased slow cooker and pour marinara sauce over them.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until meatballs are hot and tender.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) for toasting hoagie buns.
  4. Slice hoagie buns lengthwise, ensuring they open like a book.
  5. Layer two half-slices of mozzarella cheese, followed by pepperoni, then spoon 6 meatballs and sauce onto each bun.
  6. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella and 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan on top.
  7. Bake for 5-6 minutes until cheese is melted and buns are slightly toasted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1subCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 990mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For better texture, avoid microwaving to reheat. Use oven to maintain bun crispness.

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