Buttery Garlic Meatball Subs
Buttery Garlic Meatball Subs layer juicy marinara-coated meatballs with melty mozzarella inside garlicky, toasted hoagie rolls. The rich butter and fresh garlic soak into the bread while parsley brightens each bite, finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a game-day crowd, they deliver a cozy, cheesy, saucy sandwich experience.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Buttery Garlic Meatball Subs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 7
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm the meatballs as directed on the package. Set aside.
- 2
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the parsley, season with salt and pepper, then remove from the heat.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush the insides of the rolls with the garlic butter and toast them, buttered side down, in the skillet until golden brown. Set aside.
- 4
Working with 1 or 2 rolls at a time, sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella per roll into the skillet. Place the roll face down on the cheese and cook until the cheese is melted. Set aside.
- 5
Place 3 meatballs in each roll. Garnish with fresh Parmesan and a light drizzle of garlic butter if desired.
- Calories 513.12 kcal High 26%
- Protein 17.62 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 31.05 g 11%
- Total Fat 34.65 g High 44%
- Saturated Fat 20.29 g High 101%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 92.32 mg High 31%
- Sodium 724.05 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 2.02 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 1.69 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 313.38 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 2.15 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 156.86 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 115.27 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 2.95 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Buttery Garlic Meatball Subs is an American dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Fresh Parsley, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Hoagie Roll. Each serving provides about 513.12 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Buttery Garlic Meatball Subs?
- It is an American meatball recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Buttery Garlic Meatball Subs made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Fresh Parsley, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Hoagie Roll, Meatballs. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Buttery Garlic Meatball Subs?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Buttery Garlic Meatball Subs?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 513.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Buttery Garlic Meatball Subs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Buttery Garlic Meatball Subs healthy?
- Buttery Garlic Meatball Subs has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 513.12 calories and 17.62 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 724.05 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 20.29 g (101% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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