SLOW-COOKER MEATBALL SANDWICHES

Slow-Cooker Meatball Sandwiches image

Our approach to meatball sandwiches is a simple one: Cook the meatballs low and slow, load them into hoagie buns, and top them with provolone and pepperoncini. -Stacie Nicholls, Spring Creek, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 3h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 packages (12 ounces each) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
2 jars (24 ounces each) marinara sauce
8 hoagie buns, split
8 slices provolone cheese
Sliced pepperoncini, optional

Steps:

Place meatballs and sauce in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until meatballs are heated through. , On each bun bottom, layer cheese, meatballs and, if desired, pepperoncini; replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 1674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 32g protein.