Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread Meatball Sandwiches

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These Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread Meatball Sandwiches are a fun, delicious twist on a classic meatball sandwich. With savory chicken meatballs, gooey mozzarella, and melted provolone, all nestled between soft, sweet Hawaiian rolls, this dish is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a party or just craving something indulgent, these sandwiches are sure to impress!

Ingredients (12 servings):

  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
  • 3 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
  • 1 pack (12 oz) refrigerated chicken meatballs, cut in half
  • 1 package sweet dinner rolls (Hawaiian style, 12 rolls)
  • 6 slices provolone cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Meatball Sauce

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix the tomato sauce with 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
  3. Add the cut chicken meatballs to the sauce and stir until the meatballs are fully coated. Set aside.

Step 2: Assemble the Sandwiches

  1. Remove the sweet Hawaiian rolls from the packaging but do not separate them.
  2. Carefully cut the entire bundle of rolls in half horizontally, leaving the bottom half slightly thicker than the top.
  3. Place the bottom half of the rolls in a 13×9 inch baking dish, cut-side up.
  4. Layer the provolone cheese slices over the bottom half of the rolls.
  5. Top with the meatballs and sauce mixture, then sprinkle the meatballs with the grated mozzarella cheese.
  6. Place the top half of the rolls, cut-side down, over the cheese.

Step 3: Butter and Bake

  1. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with the remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 2 teaspoons garlic powder.
  2. Brush the butter mixture over the top of the rolls.
  3. Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the sandwiches are heated through and the cheese is melted.

Step 4: Serve

  1. Once baked, remove the foil and allow the sandwiches to cool slightly.
  2. Serve the sandwiches warm and enjoy the cheesy, savory goodness!

These Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread Meatball Sandwiches are irresistibly delicious and perfect for feeding a crowd. The combination of sweet rolls, savory meatballs, and gooey cheese makes for a satisfying, fun-to-eat meal that everyone will love!

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