Maple Glazed Turkey Meatball Subs (Printable Version)

Sweet-savory turkey meatballs tuck into warm subs with melty cheese and fresh greens for a hearty, crowd favorite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meatballs

01 - 1.1 pounds ground turkey
02 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
06 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Maple Glaze

10 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
11 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
12 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
14 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Assembly

15 - 4 sub rolls
16 - 4 slices provolone cheese or mozzarella cheese
17 - 1 cup baby arugula or spinach
18 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, parsley, Parmesan, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until ingredients are just combined.
03 - Form mixture into 16 uniform meatballs and arrange them evenly on the prepared baking tray. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until cooked through and golden on the outside.
04 - While meatballs bake, combine maple syrup, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the glaze is slightly thickened.
05 - Transfer the baked meatballs to the saucepan and gently toss until they are evenly coated with the warm maple glaze.
06 - Slice the sub rolls lengthwise and spread the insides with unsalted butter. Toast in a skillet or in the oven until golden brown.
07 - Place four glazed meatballs onto each sub roll. Top each with a slice of cheese and return to the oven for 2 to 3 minutes, just until the cheese melts.
08 - Add a generous handful of baby arugula or spinach to each sub. Serve immediately while warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses basic pantry staples so you probably have everything on hand
  • Ready in under an hour great for busy weeknights
  • Kid friendly and customizable for picky eaters
  • The maple glaze delivers a sweet-savory flavor that makes every bite irresistible
02 -
  • High in protein and fiber which makes these subs surprisingly filling
  • Great to make ahead you can freeze both cooked meatballs and glaze
  • Even picky eaters usually clean their plates when you serve these
  • Maple syrup is easily my favorite part of this recipe I use it for everything but it especially gives these meatballs a crave worthy sweet glaze
03 -
  • Wet your hands when shaping meatballs so the mixture does not stick
  • Do not overmix the meatball mixture or you will lose tenderness
  • Use fresh Parm and fresh herbs for the brightest flavor
  • Letting the cheese melt over the meatballs in the oven makes every bite gooey and irresistible
  • Toast your sub rolls to order for the right crunch and no sogginess

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