Cheesy Buffalo Meatball Sub Delight
Indulge in a mouthwatering Cheesy Buffalo Meatball Sub Delight, where succulent breaded buffalo meatballs stuffed with gooey cheddar cheese are nestled in a hearty sourdough loaf. Topped generously with rich spaghetti sauce and bubbling mozzarella, this dish is perfect for lunch or as a savory snack. It's a fantastic way to use up ingredients from your kitchen and is sure to satisfy your cravings. Whether you're hosting friends or treating yourself, this sub will leave everyone asking for seconds!
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Servings
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Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
Ground meat
1/2 lb (Buffalo or beef, mixed with seasonings)
Garlic clove
1 (Crushed)
Pizza seasoning
1 1/2 tablespoons (Your choice of blend)
Flour
1/2 cup (For coating)
Egg
1 (Beaten with milk)
Milk
1/2 cup (Beaten with egg)
Breadcrumbs
1/2 cup (Flavored, garlic preferred for coating)
Grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup (For breadcrumb mixture)
Cheddar cheese
2 slices (Cut into small cubes for stuffing)
Vegetable oil
2 tablespoons (For frying meatballs)
Spaghetti sauce
2 cups (Heated separate)
Shredded mozzarella cheese
1-2 cups (For topping)
Uncut sourdough bread loaf
1 (Carved for sub assembly)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed garlic, ground meat, and pizza seasoning. Mix well until fully incorporated.
3
Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 8-10 in total. Ensure each meatball is compact and holds its shape.
4
Using your pinky finger, create a small indent in the center of each meatball and stuff with 1-2 cubes of cheddar cheese. Seal the meatball carefully to prevent cheese from leaking out during cooking.
5
Set up your coating station: place flour in one dish, whisk together the egg and milk in a second dish, and combine breadcrumbs and grated parmesan cheese in a third dish.
6
Coat each meatball by rolling it in the flour, dipping it in the egg/milk mixture, and then rolling it in the breadcrumb mixture until fully covered.
7
In a medium skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the meatballs in the skillet. Cook until they are browned on the outside and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Make sure to turn them occasionally for even cooking.
8
While the meatballs are cooking, heat the spaghetti sauce in a separate saucepan over low heat.
9
Meanwhile, take the loaf of bread and cut the top quarter off. Hollow out the inside of the loaf, saving the removed bread for dipping or other uses.
10
On a baking sheet, place the hollowed bread and fill it with the cooked meatballs. Ladle the warmed spaghetti sauce over the meatballs, followed by a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese. Place the cut top of the loaf next to the sub on the baking sheet, sprinkling it with remaining mozzarella cheese.
11
Bake in the preheated oven for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
12
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a minute before slicing the sub into 2-4 pieces. Serve hot and enjoy this cheesy delight!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cheesy Buffalo Meatball Sub Delight?
It is a hearty sub featuring breaded buffalo meatballs stuffed with cheddar cheese, nestled in a sourdough loaf, and topped with spaghetti sauce and mozzarella.
What kind of meat is used in this recipe?
You can use 1/2 lb of ground buffalo or ground beef.
How many meatballs does this recipe make?
The recipe makes approximately 8-10 small meatballs.
What cheese is hidden inside the meatballs?
Small cubes of cheddar cheese are stuffed into the center of each meatball.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
What are the three components of the coating station?
The coating station consists of flour in the first dish, an egg and milk mixture in the second, and a combination of breadcrumbs and parmesan in the third.
How long should the meatballs be fried?
Cook them in a skillet for about 8-10 minutes until browned and cooked through.
What type of bread is best for this sub?
An uncut sourdough bread loaf is used for the sub assembly.
How do you prepare the sourdough loaf?
Cut the top quarter off the loaf and hollow out the inside to make room for the meatballs.
What should I do with the bread removed from the center of the loaf?
The removed bread can be saved and used for dipping or other recipes.
How much spaghetti sauce is required?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of spaghetti sauce, heated separately.
What cheese is used for the top of the sub?
1-2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese are used for the topping.
How long does the sub need to bake?
Bake the assembled sub for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
How many people does this recipe serve?
The recipe yields one large sub that can be sliced into 2-4 pieces.
What seasoning is added to the meat mixture?
1 1/2 tablespoons of your choice of pizza seasoning blend.
How is the garlic prepared for the meatballs?
One garlic clove should be crushed and mixed into the ground meat.
What type of oil is used for frying?
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil are used to fry the meatballs.
Is the breadcrumb mixture seasoned?
Yes, it is a mixture of 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs (garlic flavored preferred) and 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese.
How do you stuff the cheese into the meatballs?
Create a small indent in the center of the meatball using your pinky finger and place the cheddar cubes inside.
What is the first step in the coating process?
The first step is rolling the meatballs in flour.
What is the second step in the coating process?
The second step is dipping the floured meatballs into the egg and milk mixture.
What is the third step in the coating process?
The final coating step is rolling the meatballs in the breadcrumb and parmesan mixture.
How do you prevent cheese from leaking out during cooking?
Ensure the meatball is sealed carefully around the cheese cubes.
How do you heat the spaghetti sauce?
Heat it in a separate saucepan over low heat while the meatballs are cooking.
Where do you place the top of the bread loaf during baking?
Place it on the baking sheet next to the sub and sprinkle it with the remaining mozzarella.
How long should the sub cool before slicing?
Allow the sub to cool for about one minute before slicing.
What are the main tags associated with this recipe?
Tags include cheese stuffed, meatball sub, buffalo meatballs, sourdough sandwich, and comfort food.
Can this dish be served as a snack?
Yes, it is described as perfect for lunch or as a savory snack.
What is the total ingredient count?
The recipe uses 13 main ingredients.
What is the visual indicator that the sub is finished baking?
The cheese should be melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.