Air Fryer Stuffed Meatballs with Cache Valley® Creamery Mozzarella Cheese Sub Sandwich
Craving a hearty and cheesy meal that’s quick and easy? These Air Fryer Stuffed Meatballs with Cache Valley® Creamery Mozzarella Cheese are perfect for a satisfying sub sandwich. Packed with flavor and gooey mozzarella, these meatballs make for the ultimate comfort food, ideal for lunch or dinner. Get ready to impress your taste buds with this cheesy, meaty goodness, topped off with warm marinara sauce and nestled in a toasted hoagie roll. Recipe courtesy of Lydia Martinez.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
1 lb ground pork
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup shredded Cache Valley® Creamery Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large egg
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup Cache Valley® Creamery Mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
For the Meatball Subs: 4-6 hoagie rolls
2 cups marinara sauce, warmed
1/2 cup Cache Valley® Creamery Mozzarella cheese, shredded (for topping)
Fresh basil leaves (optional for garnish)
Instructions
1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined, but be careful not to over-mix to ensure tender meatballs.
2
Stuff the Meatballs: Take about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture and flatten it into a disc. Place a cube of Cache Valley® Mozzarella cheese in the center. Wrap the meat around the cheese, fully enclosing it, and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all the meatballs are formed.
3
Air Fry the Meatballs: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray. Place the meatballs in the basket in a single layer, ensuring they don’t touch. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
4
Assemble the Meatball Subs: While the meatballs are cooking, warm the hoagie rolls in the oven or toaster. Spread marinara sauce on each roll. Place 3-4 meatballs on each hoagie, top with more marinara sauce, and sprinkle with shredded Cache Valley® Mozzarella cheese.
5
Broil (Optional): If desired, place the subs under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is slightly toasted. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
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