Giant Meatball Sub Sandwich

Giant Meatball Sub

* Reader's Digest

As either a hearty party sandwich or a filling lunch or dinner, this sub will rise to the top of your list of favorites. It's also a perfect contribution to a potluck ... but don't expect to have any leftovers!

serves 8

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• 1 1/4 pounds bulk Italian sausage
• 3/4 pound ground beef
• 2 jars (26 ounces each) spaghetti sauce
• 1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread, halved lengthwise
• 8 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese
• Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

How to make it  45minutes



• 1
  In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, salt and Italian seasoning. Crumble sausage and beef over mixture; mix well.
• 2
  Shape into 1-inch balls. Place in a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
• 3
  Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes or until browned.
• 4
  In a Dutch oven, heat the spaghetti sauce over medium heat. Add meatballs; simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, bake bread at 325°F for 10 minutes or until heated through.
• 5
  Place mozzarella cheese on bottom half of bread; spoon meatballs onto cheese. Replace top.
• 6
  Slice sandwich into serving-size portions; serve with extra spaghetti sauce and Parmesan cheese if desired.