Havarti Pesto Meatball Sandwich
Juicy turkey meatballs are tossed in flavorful basil pesto and baked with lots of gooey havarti cheese in this pesto meatball sandwich.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 563kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup basil pesto, divided
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 hoagie or hot dog buns, split
- 1 cup shredded havarti cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh minced basil for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F and lightly grease a medium sheet pan.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, pork, breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon pesto, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Scoop mixture into 1-in meatballs and place on prepared sheet pan.
- Bake meatballs at 400F 15-20 minutes until meatballs register 165F. Toss remaining 1/2 cup pesto with meatballs and set aside for a moment.
- Place split hoagie buns on a separate medium sheet pan and broil on high 1-2 minutes until a very light golden brown.
- Divide meatballs between hoagie buns and top with cheeses. Broil sandwiches on high an additional 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown. Top sandwiches with fresh basil and serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing Instructions
Meatball sandwiches are best if served immediately after assembly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 sandwich | Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 1215mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 670IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 12mg