APPLE-SAUSAGE MEATBALL SANDWICHES

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I love apples with sausage. I also love apple pie with cheddar cheese so I thought why not combine all three flavors together.-Pearl Ward, Hulmeville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
20 raisins
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 hoagie buns, split
8 slices cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss apple with cinnamon. Add sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 20 balls; insert a raisin in each meatball., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook meatballs in batches until cooked through, turning occasionally., Place buns on baking sheets, cut side up; top with cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 791 calories, Fat 54g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 1440mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.