Wondering what to make with leftover meatballs? These are 13 of the best leftover meatballs recipes to make for dinner! Different ways to use frozen meatballs or leftover homemade meatballs that make an easy weeknight dinner your family will love!
What Meals Can Be Made From Meatballs?
Whether you need to feed a big group of people or are looking for an easy Sunday dinner, leftover meatballs recipes are an easy way to get everyone fed!
Whether you make meatballs in the slow cooker, your favorite instant pot meatball recipe, or use frozen ones, meatballs are a delicious way to get dinner done.
Italian meatballs are easy to make and when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, they make an excellent meal for the next day.
All of these recipes can be made using store-bought meatballs or your own meatballs. Chicken meatballs, ground beef, pork meatballs, or your own meatballs all work!
Use this recipe to make a quick and easy meatball pizza! Cut up leftover meatballs and top your pizza before air frying.
A meatball sub is an easy meal and one of our favorite leftover meatballs recipes! Made with simple ingredients like tomato sauce, leftover meatballs, hoagie rolls, and mozzarella cheese.
Meatball quesadillas are one of the tastiest leftover meatballs recipes! This easy recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey meatballs.
Dip these tasty strombolis into marinara sauce! The perfect party appetizer or easy meal.
Meatball lasagna is a delicious main course you can make for a crowd! Top this meatball casserole recipe with fresh parsley and extra parmesan cheese.
This dip will be a big hit at your next party! Use up a bunch of leftover meatballs with this easy appetizer.
One of my favorite ways to use up leftover meatballs is by making soup! This hearty soup recipe is great for cold months.
This is one of the best leftover meatballs recipes that is great for colder months. Another delicious soup full of fresh ingredients.
Make this baked ziti with any type of pasta you like! Most types of dry pasta will work when cooked to al dente.
Fresh basil is the star of this delicious meatball skillet recipe! Just a bit of spaghetti sauce and plenty of cheese make this meal a winner.
One of our party-favorite leftover meatballs recipes! Meatball sliders toasted to a golden brown are a meal the whole family will enjoy!
A fun spin on leftover meatballs recipes! Who doesn't love ramen?
The perfect way to get lots of flavor into your meatballs!
FAQs
Store cooked meatballs in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
If meatballs are overcooked, try removing the burnt outsides. Poke small holes around the meat or break it up with a spatula.
Add pasta sauce to the meatballs to try to infuse moisture back into the meat.
Meatballs can be used in many leftover meatballs recipes using the different ways above such as baked turkey meatball subs. You could also eat meatballs with a simple veggie side like a green salad or green beans.
Want more simple + delicious eats? Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for all of the latest updates.
Toasty Turkey Meatball Subs with Melty Cheese
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- foil
Ingredients
- 4 6-inch hoagie rolls
- 20 cooked meatballs homemade or frozen
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Place the sliced hoagie rolls (sub rolls) onto 4 pieces of foil and place them on a baking sheet.4 6-inch hoagie rolls
- Layer each sub with ½ cup of sauce, 5 meatballs, and ½ cup of mozzarella cheese. Top with 2 tablespoon parmesan cheese.20 cooked meatballs, 2 cups tomato sauce, 2 cups mozzarella cheese, ½ cup parmesan cheese
- Wrap the subs tightly with foil and bake at 350 F for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the meatballs are heated through.
Leave a Reply