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If you need a quick weeknight dinner with only a few ingredients, these easy meatball subs are always a family favorite! Brioche buns are brushed with garlic butter, filled with saucy meatballs, and topped with plenty of melted cheese.

Just add a vegetable or salad for a complete dinner. You can also cut each sub in half and serve them as an easy game-day appetizer!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Uses convenient frozen meatballs
• Only requires a few simple ingredients
• Easy to customize for your family
• Works as both dinner and an appetizer

Easy Meatball Subs Recipe

Yield: 8 meatball subs
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: Approximately 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 brioche hot dog buns
• 32 frozen meatballs, cooked according to package directions
• 2 cups marinara sauce, divided
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3-4 tablespoons melted garlic butter spread
• Chopped parsley for garnish, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Cook the meatballs according to the package directions.
3. While the meatballs cook, carefully cut around the top edge of each bun. Press the center down to create an opening without cutting completely through the bun.
4. Arrange the prepared buns snugly inside the baking dish.
5. Brush the tops and insides of the buns with melted garlic butter. Bake for 4–5 minutes.
6. Spoon a small amount of marinara sauce into each bun.
7. Place four cooked meatballs inside each bun, then spoon additional marinara over the meatballs.
8. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
9. Bake uncovered for 10–12 minutes, or until the subs are heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve warm.

Easy Variations

Use keto-friendly buns and a lower-carb marinara sauce for a lower-carb option. You can also prepare the recipe with slider buns for smaller servings—perfect for parties and football gatherings.

What to Serve with Meatball Subs

For an easy weeknight meal, serve them with steamed broccoli, green beans, a simple salad, or roasted vegetables. For game day, pair them with chips, vegetables and dip, or your favorite appetizers.

These cheesy meatball subs prove that dinner doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious. I hope you’ll come back soon for more easy recipes and simple ideas to make your home a happy one!

I hope you’ll come back soon for more easy recipes and simple ideas to help make your home a happy one!