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French Bread Meatball Sandwich Recipe

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A delicious and easy-to-make French Bread Meatball Sandwich featuring tender meatballs simmered in rich spaghetti sauce, melted provolone cheese, and fresh herbs on toasted French bread. Perfect for a quick family meal or casual gathering.

Ingredients

Sandwich Components

  • 1 loaf French Bread
  • 8 oz Sliced Provolone Cheese
  • Parsley or Italian Seasoning, for garnish
  • Parmesan Cheese (optional)

Meatballs & Sauce

  • 18 oz Frozen Meatballs (about 30 meatballs)
  • 1 jar Spaghetti Sauce (approximately 24 oz)

Instructions

  1. Simmer Meatballs: Place the frozen meatballs in a large saucepan with a lid. Pour enough spaghetti sauce over the meatballs to cover them (you may not need the entire jar). Cover the pan and bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat. Continue to simmer until the meatballs are heated through to at least 165°F, about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Prepare Bread: While the meatballs warm, slice the French bread in half lengthwise. Then slice each half down the middle from top to bottom, creating two long pieces per half. Turn each piece cut side up and carefully tear out a narrow channel of bread from the center to make room for the fillings.
  3. Add Cheese and Broil: Divide the provolone slices evenly and tuck them into the hollowed-out bread channels. Once the meatballs are hot, place the bread halves on a baking sheet and broil in the oven until the edges are toasted and the cheese is melted, about 2-4 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  4. Assemble Sandwiches: Spoon the hot meatballs and sauce over the melted cheese in each bread half. Sprinkle parsley or Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese over the top if desired. Slice each bread half into three individual sandwiches and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Ensure meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
  • You can use fresh or pre-cooked meatballs as an alternative to frozen.
  • Broiling bread with cheese requires close attention to avoid burning.
  • Optional Parmesan cheese adds a nice salty, nutty flavor.
  • Italian seasoning or fresh parsley enhances the fresh herb flavor profile.
  • For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce while simmering.

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