Save Juicy baked turkey meatballs tucked into hoagie rolls and smothered in marinara and cheese — a hearty classic.
I first made these turkey meatball subs for a family game night, and they disappeared faster than I could set them on the table.
Ingredients
- Ground turkey: 1 lb, use lean or regular
- Bread crumbs: ½ cup, adds texture
- Salt and pepper: To taste
- Marinara sauce: 1 ½ cups, for warming meatballs
- Hoagie rolls: 4, split for assembly
- Mozzarella cheese: 1 cup shredded, melts on top
Instructions
- Prep oven:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Form meatballs:
- Mix turkey, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Shape into meatballs.
- Bake meatballs:
- Arrange meatballs on a lined tray. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Sauce meatballs:
- Warm meatballs gently in marinara sauce.
- Assemble subs:
- Place meatballs in hoagie rolls, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Broil:
- Broil for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese melts.
Save My kids always ask for seconds whenever I make these subs, and now it's a regular part of our weekend dinners.
Required Tools
Baking sheet and saucepan are essential for baking and warming. Use an oven for meatballs and broiler for melting cheese.
Allergen Information
This recipe contains wheat (breadcrumbs and rolls) and dairy (cheese). Substitute gluten-free items as needed.
Nutritional Information
Each serving provides 480 calories, 20 g total fat, 36 g carbohydrates, and 35 g protein.
Save Turkey meatball subs are a comforting dinner — perfect for sharing and sure to please a hungry crowd.
Recipe Guide
- → What kind of turkey works best?
Lean ground turkey is ideal for juicy meatballs without excess fat, but any ground turkey works.
- → Can I add other spices or herbs?
Yes, blend Italian herbs, garlic, or crushed red pepper into the turkey mixture for added flavor.
- → How do I prevent dry meatballs?
Use breadcrumbs and avoid overbaking. Mixing gently keeps the texture tender and moist.
- → Is it possible to make this gluten-free?
Swap out breadcrumbs and hoagie rolls for gluten-free versions to accommodate dietary needs.
- → Can shredded cheese be replaced?
Mozzarella provides a classic melt, but provolone or a dairy-free substitute works well, too.
- → Can these meatballs be made ahead?
Bake turkey meatballs in advance and warm them in marinara before assembling the subs for convenience.