6" Meatball Pepperoni Recipe
Make 6" Meatball Pepperoni Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Mix Meatball Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and the egg. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- 3
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Bake Meatballs
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are browned and cooked through.
Sandwich Assembly
- 5
Prepare the Roll
While the meatballs are baking, slice the submarine roll lengthwise but not all the way through, keeping one side intact.
- 6
Add Marinara Sauce
Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven. Place 3-4 meatballs into the sub roll and spoon marinara sauce over the top.
- 7
Add Cheese and Pepperoni
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the marinara and layer the pepperoni slices on top.
- 8
Melt the Cheese
Place the assembled sandwich on a baking sheet and return it to the oven. Bake for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Remove the sandwich from the oven, add fresh basil leaves on top, and serve immediately.
