Description
A decadent combination of gooey mac ‘n’ cheese, crispy bacon, and juicy meatballs all nestled in a warm, toasted sub roll. This sandwich is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a hearty meal that’s sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Mac ‘n’ Cheese:
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Sub:
- 4 sub rolls
- 8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Mix thoroughly and roll into 1-inch meatballs.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until fully cooked.
- Cook the Mac ‘n’ Cheese:
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix cheese sauce with cooked macaroni.
- Assemble the Sub:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the sub rolls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Fill each roll with mac ‘n’ cheese and top with meatballs.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon and Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake for 10 minutes until the rolls are toasted and the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can prepare the meatballs and mac ‘n’ cheese ahead of time and assemble the subs just before baking.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute meatless meatballs and omit the bacon.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub
- Calories: 850 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1450mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Comfort food, cheesy sandwich, meatball sub