PIZZA MEATBALL SUBS

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I made these sandwiches one evening for my family, and they were a huge hit with everyone, including the picky eaters. There's plenty of sauce and cheese to complement the baked meatballs.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6-7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup steak sauce
1 cup crushed saltines
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
6 to 7 tablespoons mayonnaise
6 to 7 submarine buns, split
9 to 11 slices process American cheese, cut into strips
1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the egg, steak sauce, saltines, onion powder, seasoned salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. , Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels. , Spread mayonnaise over bun bottoms; top each with American cheese, 1 tablespoon pizza sauce, meatballs and remaining pizza sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Place on a baking sheet. Bake for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 856 calories, Fat 41g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 1856mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 44g protein.