Giant Meatball Sub

As either a hearty party sandwich or a filling lunch or dinner, this sub will rise to the top of your list of favorites. It's also a perfect contribution to a potluck...but don't expect to have any leftovers!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1⁄3 cup milk
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  cup  soft breadcrumbs
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  italian seasoning
• 1 1⁄4 lbs bulk Italian sausage
• 3⁄4 lb ground beef
• 2 (26 ounce) jars  spaghetti sauce
• 1  loaf  unsliced  French bread, halved lengthwise
• 8  ounces  sliced mozzarella cheese
•  shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, salt and Italian seasoning. Crumble sausage and beef over mixture; mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes or until browned.
2. In a Dutch oven, heat the spaghetti sauce over medium heat. Add meatballs; simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, bake bread at 325° for 10 minutes or until heated through. Place mozzarella cheese on bottom half of bread; spoon meatballs onto cheese. Replace top. Slice sandwich into serving-size portions; serve with extra spaghetti sauce and Parmesan cheese if desired.