Mini Meatball Hero Sandwiches

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (can use less)
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 3 -4 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (or use 2 teaspoons dried parsley)
• 1/2 cup crushed corn flake crumbs (more if needed)
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (can use more)
• 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
• black pepper (or use cayenne pepper for heat)
• 4 cups favorite marinara sauce (see kittencal's marinara pasta sauce (vegetarian))
• parmesan cheese (optional) or mozzarella cheese, shredded (optional)
• 6 large rolls (purchase italian or french rolls, sliced in half lengthwise)

Recipe

• 1 set oven to 350°f.
• 2 prepare a baking sheet.
• 3 in a large bowl combine the first 9 ingredients (up to the marinara sauce) mix well with clean hands to combine, if the mixture is too soft then add in a bit more cornflake crumbs.
• 4 shape into 1-1/2-inch balls, then place on prepared baking sheet.
• 5 bake the meatballs for about 20 minutes or until cooked and browned.
• 6 bring the marinara sauce to a simmer on top of the stove.
• 7 add in the cooked mini meatballs and simmer for about 20 minutes (you can refrigerate this and then use the following day, just rewarm over low heat before using).
• 8 with your fingers press down the bottom part of each bun to create a depression in the middle.
• 9 spoon about 5-6 meatballs into the depression and then spoon the sauce over to coat.
• 10 sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese or mozzarella cheese, if desired.
• 11 place the tops of buns over and enjoy!