Description
Eyeball Meatball Subs are a delightfully spooky twist on classic meatball sandwiches, ideal for Halloween or fun family dinners. Each sub features juicy meatballs shaped like eyeballs, complete with green olive pupils, nestled in a warm toasted hoagie roll and smothered in rich marinara sauce. These playful and delicious subs guarantee laughter and satisfaction in every bite, making them a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup plain or Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 12 pimento-stuffed green olives
- 4 hoagie rolls
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Shape mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Heat marinara sauce in a saucepan; add cooked meatballs to soak.
- Cut hoagie rolls open and fill with meatballs, topping with extra sauce and pressing an olive into each for decoration.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or chicken. - Add chopped spinach or mushrooms to the meat mixture for extra nutrition. - Experiment with different cheeses; mozzarella adds creaminess but cheddar can enhance flavor.