Open Faced Meatball Sandwiches
When time is at a premium, and you need a quick lunch or dinner idea, try these Open Faced Meatball Sandwiches. Made with just four ingredients, they need to be on your menu soon.
Whether your schedule is busy or you have nights when you just want an easy recipe for dinner, this recipe is for you. With takeout being so expensive these days, open faced meatball sandwiches are economical.
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Why You’ll Love these Open Faced Meatball Sandwiches
- It’s a quick and easy recipe using freezer and pantry staples.
- Flexible recipe because you can use frozen or homemade meatballs, like I use for my meatball subs recipe.
- Use jarred marinara sauce or make a homemade marinara.
- Open faced meatball sandwiches are perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, weekend lunch, or game day food.
- They are kid-friendly.
- Classic comfort food flavors without a lot of work.
Ingredients
- Frozen Garlic Toast
- Frozen Meatballs
- Marinara Sauce
- Provolone Cheese
- Simmer the frozen meatballs in marinara sauce until warmed through and no longer frozen.
- Using a spoon, make a dent along the crust of the toasted garlic bread.
- Gently spoon the meatballs adn sauce into the well in the garlic toast.
- Top with a slice of Provolone cheese and return to the oven to melt the cheese. Serve.
Tips and Substitutions
- While I used Provolone cheese, you can use mozzarella or even a combination of the two. I like them both because they melt well.
- Don’t skip toasting the garlic bread first. It will stay crisp under the sauce and cheese better.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese for more flavor.
Serving Ideas
Open faced meatball sandwiches are perfect with a simple side salad, some sauteed vegetables, or alongside a hearty soup such as broccoli cheddar. Something as simple as chips or fries are an easy side on a busy night.
More Sandwich Recipes
When we want a quick dinner, we often look to sandwiches. Some of our favorites are French Dip, BBQ chicken sandwich, chicken Parmesan, or steak sandwiches with caramelized onions. This open-faced steak and onions on garlic toast is a favorite in the summer months when we do a lot of grilling.
What kind of cheese do you put on meatball sandwiches?
You can use either Provolone or Mozzarella cheese, or a combination of both. They melt well.
Can I store leftover meatballs?
Yes, store the prepared meatballs and sauce for up to 3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Do not refreeze meatballs that have been defrosted. Reheat on the stovetop.
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Open-Faced Meatball Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 4 pieces frozen Texas Toast garlic bread
- 12 precooked meatballs
- 10 ounces marinara sauce
- 4 slices Provolone cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the garlic toast according to the package directions, placing each slice on a baking sheet.4 pieces frozen Texas Toast garlic bread
- In a saucepan, heat the frozen meatballs with the marinara sauce until the meatballs are no longer frozen. Turn the heat down until you're ready to assemble the sandwich.12 precooked meatballs, 10 ounces marinara sauce
- Remove the garlic toast from the oven and, using a spoon, gently press down around the crust to make an indentation in the toast. Add 3 meatballs and sauce to each slice of toast. Top each toast with a slice of Provolone cheese.4 slices Provolone cheese
- Return the sheet pan to the oven to melt the cheese. Once melted, remove from the oven and serve.
