Easy Grilled Spicy Meatball Sandwiches

Nothing beats a tasty meatball sandwich. You can throw these easy grilled spicy meatball sandwiches together in just minutes. Although you could make this indoors, grilling the meatballs adds a nice charred flavor. Substitute mozzarella cheese and leave out the hot sauce for a less spicy version. I’m always making dishes with a bit of a kick so I like the addition of the hot sauce.

Easy Grilled Spicy Meatball Sandwiches

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I used our homemade pizza and pasta sauce on these easy grilled spicy meatball sandwiches. I had a batch on hand after making some awesome pizzas the day before. You could of course use jarred sauce. And although homemade meatballs would be preferred, I needed a quick dish, so I used Johnsonville’s Italian-Style meatballs. You want to keep this dish easy so grabbing stuff out of the fridge and pantry is encouraged!

I recommend that you use a grill basket when making this dish, although I used skewers. It makes cooking easier and you don’t have to worry about anything falling through the grates. And cleanup is easier too!

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Easy Grilled Spicy Meatball Sandwiches

Easy Grilled Meatball Sandwiches

Mike
Nothing beats a tasty meatball sandwich. You can throw these easy grilled spicy meatball sandwiches together in just minutes. 
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 374 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 10 meatballs cooked, frozen, thawed
  • 2 sub rolls halved
  • ½ cup pizza sauce warmed
  • hot sauce to taste
  • pepper jack cheese shredded
  • 1 green onion sliced, for garnish (substitute pickled jalapenos for more kick!)

Instructions
 

  • Fire up your grill for direct cooking.
  • Carefully poke the meatballs onto the skewers and place on the grill.
  • Grill 2-3 minutes per side until lightly charred. Remove.
  • Toast buns as desired.
  • Warm the sauce, adding a bit of hot sauce, to taste. Stir.
  • To serve, place meatballs on buns. I kept the meatballs on the skewers.
  • Top with sauce and cheese.
  • Return sandwiches to grill to melt the cheese (or put them under the broiler for 1 minute).
  • Serve garnished with green onion.
  • Eat by gently squeezing the buns together while pulling out the skewers.

Notes

Can you make these without using skewers? Sure.

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 18gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 654mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 330IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 12mg
Keyword grilled, meatballs, sandwich
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