Texas Toast Meatball Subs
Texas Toast Meatball Subs whip up fast with store-bought meatballs, marinara sauce, melted mozzarella cheese all on garlic Texas toast!
5-INGREDIENT DINNER RECIPE
I’ve been having so much fun with these garlic Texas Toast recipes! The possibilities are endless. I think you’re gonna love this meatball sub version! It was a huge hit with my family. These open-faced sandwiches make for an easy weeknight meal that the whole family can get behind. This is one of those meals that kids can help with too!
Our whole family loved these! So easy that even the younger kids were able to help make them. We love all your recipes, thanks so much!
– Jay
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
In my pictures, you’ll see we enjoyed it with a salad topped with my Homemade Ranch Dressing, but any salad will work. Pick up a bag of salad with dressing for an easy option! Any side of your favorite vegetables would go great. Try some Sheet Pan Vegetables, or grab a bag of your favorite steamed veggies and keep it simple!
If you don’t want to use the mozzarella, I think provolone cheese would be a yummy substitute.
Of course! This is your kitchen, I ain’t telling you what to do. 🙂 This recipe was made with convenience in mind, so I used all premade things, but by all means, if you have the time and resources, feel free to make the homemade versions. You can use this Homemade Meatball recipe if you like or try these Homemade Chicken Meatballs.
Yup. This recipe can be as easy or as time consuming as you wish! Homemade Garlic Bread can be used instead.
Just with the other homemade swaps, you can certainly make some sauce or use Homemade Marinara Sauce if desired.
You can place them in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can place them in the oven to reheat. I haven’t tried to freeze them but I think you could.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- frozen Italian meatballs – use your favorite brand here or even use your favorite homemade meatball recipe. Just make sure they are small enough to fit onto the garlic bread.
- roasted garlic pasta sauce– I really like Rao’s roasted garlic pasta sauce or Aldi’s Specially Selected Premium Marinara Sauce. Use your favorite sauce here.
- frozen garlic Texas toast
- mozzarella cheese slices– if you don’t have slices of the mozzarella cheese, you could use shredded mozzarella. I just find that the slices are just a bit easier to use.
- dried parsley– if you want an extra pop of flavor, try using Italian seasoning instead of parsley on top of the subs.
HOW TO MAKE TEXAS TOAST MEATBALL SUBS
Preheat the oven to 425° F. In a large skillet, add the meatballs and sauce over medium heat. Simmer until the meatballs are tender and heated through. This will take approximately 10 minutes. While the meatballs are cooking, bake the garlic Texas toast according to the package on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. This will take approximately 5-7 minutes.
Once cooked, remove from the oven. Press the center of the toast with the back of a spoon. Scoop 4 meatballs and sauce onto each piece of toast (note: with the meatballs I used, I could fit 4 on each slice of toast)
Top with a 1/2 slice to 1 slice of cheese (depending on how cheesy you like it.) Place back into the oven for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.
If you have any leftover sauce, you can use it for dipping. Top with dried parsley.
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Texas Toast Meatball Subs
Ingredients
- 32 frozen Italian meatballs
- 24 ounce jar pasta sauce (see notes below)
- 8 slices frozen garlic Texas toast
- 4-8 mozzarella cheese slices
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425° F. In a large skillet, add 32 frozen Italian meatballs and 24 ounce jar pasta sauce over medium heat.
- Simmer until the meatballs are tender and heated through. This will take approximately 10 minutes.
- While the meatballs are cooking, bake 8 slices frozen garlic Texas toast according to the package on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. This will take approximately 5-7 minutes depending on the brand you buy.
- Once toast is cooked, remove from the oven. Press the center of the toast with the back of a spoon to make an indentation.
- Scoop 4 meatballs and sauce onto each piece of toast (note: with the meatballs I used, I could fit 4 on each slice of toast.)
- Top each with a 1/2 slice to 1 slice of mozzarella cheese (depending on how cheesy you like it.)
- Place back into the oven for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.
- Top each with a little sprinkle of dried parsley (optional.) If you have any leftover sauce, you can use it for dipping.
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Notes
- Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
- I love RAO’S Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce or the Aldi’s Specially Selected Premium Marinara Sauce.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
Delicious, fast, easy and fun. paired with a salad it is a well balanced tasty meal. and for those who eat garlic bread anyway you don’t need pasta for a nice Italian meal.
Our whole family loved these! So easy that even the younger kids were able to help make them. We love all your recipes, thanks so much!
Thanks so very much Jay! I appreciate you taking the time to come back and comment. I always love hearing with the kids enjoy helping and eating – ha!