CONTEST-WINNING BAVARIAN MEATBALL HOAGIES

Contest-Winning Bavarian Meatball Hoagies image

When my husband's not manning the grill, I count on my slow cooker. These mouthwatering meatballs are just one reason why. They're a guaranteed crowd-pleaser when I serve them as party appetizers, or spooned over crusty rolls and topped with cheese for irresistible sandwiches. -Peggy Rios, Mechanicsville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h15m

Yield 12 sandwiches.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 package (32 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 can (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer
12 hoagie buns, split
3 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine meatballs, onion, brown sugar, soup mix and beer. Cook, covered, on low until meatballs are heated through, 3-4 hours. , Place 5-6 meatballs on each bun bottom. Sprinkle each sandwich with 1/4 cup cheese. Place on baking sheets. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. Replace bun tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 643 calories, Fat 36g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 1302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein.