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Bacon Bourbon Meatball Subs: Discover the Perfect Recipe!

Bacon Bourbon Meatball Subs are a delicious combination of savory meatballs made with ground beef, pork, and bacon, served in hoagie rolls and topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon chopped
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1 jar 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 4 hoagie rolls
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, chopped bacon, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
  4. While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Once the meatballs are done, add them to the sauce and stir gently to coat.
  5. Slice the hoagie rolls lengthwise, but not all the way through. Place them on a baking sheet.
  6. Spoon the meatball and sauce mixture into each hoagie roll, then top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  7. Return the loaded hoagie rolls to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1subCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

  • For extra flavor, try adding a splash of hot sauce to the meatball mixture.
  • You can use a different type of cheese like provolone or cheddar.
  • To make it a bit healthier, substitute ground turkey for the beef and pork.

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