Description
Get ready to indulge in a delectable fusion of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors with our Maple Bourbon Bacon Glazed Meatball Subs. This irresistible recipe combines juicy meatballs, a rich and tantalizing glaze, and the irresistible crunch of bacon, all nestled in warm, toasted hoagie rolls. It’s a comfort food masterpiece that’s sure to satisfy your cravings and impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly distributed.
3. Scoop the mixture and roll it into 1-inch meatballs. Place them on a baking sheet.
4. Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
5. While baking, combine maple syrup and bourbon in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
6. Toss the cooked meatballs in the maple bourbon glaze and sprinkle with chopped bacon.
7. Place meatballs into hoagie rolls and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
8. Return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
For the best results, use high-quality ground beef and pork. You can customize the glaze by adding soy sauce or brown sugar to taste. Meatballs can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams