Cheese-Stuffed Turkey Meatball Hoagie
- 8 Servings
- 20 mins Prep Time
- 35 mins Total Time
Ingredients
- Tip: For easier prep start with Cheese Stuffed Italian Turkey Meatballs
- For the Turkey Meatballs: 1 lb 85% Lean Ground Turkey
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Italian parsley leaves, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 4 oz. mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 x 1/2" cubes
- For the Sub Sandwich Toppings:
- 4 hoagie buns, lightly toasted
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup prepared giardiniera relish, pulsed briefly in food processor if necessary
- 1/2 red onion, sliced thinly into rings
- 3 Roma tomatoes
| Serving Size | 1/2 sandwich |
|---|---|
| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories | 470 |
| Calories from fat | |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 33 g | 42 % |
| Saturated fat 9 g | 45 % |
| Trans fat 0 g | |
| Cholesterol 100 mg | 33 % |
| Sodium 790 mg | 34 % |
| Total Carbohydrates 25 g | 9 % |
| Dietary Fiber 0 g | 0 % |
| Sugars 4 g | |
| Protein 18 g | |
|
Calcium
208%
Iron
2%
Potassium
125%
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| *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. This is a representation of the nutrition label. The actual nutrition label on the product may vary slightly. | |
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Step 1
To prepare the cheese-stuffed meatballs, preheat the oven to 350°F. -
Step 2
Stir breadcrumbs and milk together in a large bowl and let sit for 5 minutes. Add the egg, cheese, parsley, oregano, and salt. Stir until well blended. -
Step 3
Add the ground turkey and use a fork, or your fingers, to gently mix until combined. Do not over mix. -
Step 4
Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions. Wet your hands. Form each turkey portion into a ball around a cube of mozzarella. -
Step 5
Place the meatballs on a half sheet pan and bake for 10-15 minutes or until a meat thermometer reaches 165°F. -
Step 6
While the meatballs are cooking, spread mayonnaise evenly on hoagie buns, then add giardiniera relish (available at most grocery stores, near the pickles/olives). -
Step 7
Once the meatballs are finished baking, place 3 on each bun. -
Step 8
Top with thinly sliced red onion rings and sliced tomatoes.
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