Hot Cheesy Subs (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1-1.5 cups marinara sauce.
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3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese.
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2 teaspoons oregano (dried).
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3 hoagie sandwich rolls.
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1/2 pound ground pork.
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12-15 prepped Italian-style meatballs.
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan (fresh).
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1 slice whole wheat bread soaked in milk and squeezed dry.
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1 egg.
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1 tablespoon basil (chopped fresh).
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1/2 tablespoon parsley (minced fresh).
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1-1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded thick.
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1/4 cup onion, very finely chopped.
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1/2 pound ground beef (85% lean).
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2 cloves of garlic, crushed.
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1/2-1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt.
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1/8-1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
# Instructions:
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Using a cookie scoop or greased hands, shape the meat into 1-inch balls. Place them on the baking sheet without them touching each other.
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Put the tray in the oven and cook the meatballs for 20-22 minutes, making sure they're cooked all the way through.
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Inside a bowl, mix the ground beef, ground pork, egg, onion, Parmesan, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Toss in the bread pieces you soaked earlier and squish everything together well.
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Set your oven to 350°F, and either grease a baking pan or cover it with parchment paper.
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Tear down hoagie rolls lengthwise without going all the way through, and lay them out in a baking dish.
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Sprinkle oregano on top, then bake at 350°F for 15-17 minutes until all the cheese oozes and melts. If starting from cold, add another 5 minutes.
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On each split roll, spread some marinara, sprinkle Parmesan, then stack 4-5 meatballs inside. Layer more marinara sauce and pile the shredded Mozzarella on top.
# Notes:
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Try using fresh deli hoagies if you want the best texture.
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Turn these into appetizers by slicing each sandwich into smaller, bite-sized portions.
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Double the ingredients to make 6 servings instead.