Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Bacon Mac ‘n’ Cheese Meatball Sub. It’s a delicious combination of cheesy macaroni, crispy bacon, and juicy meatballs, all packed into a soft sub roll. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1/2 cup (50g) breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups (450g) prepared macaroni and cheese
- 4 sub rolls
- 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup (60ml) marinara sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes until browned.
- Make the Bacon Mac ‘n’ Cheese: Cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it. Mix the crumbled bacon into the prepared mac ‘n’ cheese.
- Assemble the Subs: Slice open the sub rolls and layer them with bacon mac ‘n’ cheese. Add the baked meatballs on top and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Melt the Cheese: Place the assembled subs on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
- Serve: Optionally, drizzle with marinara sauce and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use store-bought meatballs to save time.
- Feel free to substitute cheddar cheese with your favorite variety.
- To make it vegetarian, use plant-based meatballs and bacon, and vegan cheese alternatives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub
- Calories: 780 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg