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Blended Mushroom Meatball Sub is the Best

Published: Nov 27, 2016 · Modified: Jun 22, 2024 by Lisa Keys · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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Last Updated on June 22, 2024 by Lisa Keys

Fontina Stuffed Chicken Mushroom Meatball Sub with Crispy Cheese Frico.

blended mushroom meatball sub

A couple of weeks ago I shared some of the World Food Championship experience here. Today I want to share one of the recipes I prepared in the kitchen arena. This Blended Mushroom Meatball sandwich is a tribute to my home town of Kennett Square (AKA mushroom capital of the world) and my Italian roots. It's a bit of a twist on a chicken parmigiana sandwich and filled with flavor thanks to Saucy Mama.

What's meant to be with blended mushroom meatball sandwiches.
Fontina Stuffed Chicken Mushroom Meatball Sub with Crispy Cheese Frico.

Fontina Stuffed Chicken Mushroom Meatball Sub with Crispy Cheese Frico

Lisa Keys
great Italian sandwich
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Course sandwich
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 602 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (28 oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1 shallot, peeled, halved
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • parmesan cheese rind
  • 4 ounces cremini mushrooms, very finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil plus additional for sautéing meatballs
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat, ground
  • 2 links Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan garlic marinade
  • ½ cup day old Italian bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese plus ½ cup coarsely grated
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 8 fresh basil leaves, chopped plus additional for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf Italian parsley, plus additional for garnish
  • 12 ½-inch pieces fontina cheese
  • Italian seeded or plain rolls, sliced through top and opened like a boat

Instructions
 

  • Pour tomatoes and juice into a medium saucepan. With hand, crush each tomato.
  • Add shallot, butter, salt, sugar and cheese rind; bring just to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer; cook uncovered, stirring occasionally for 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare meatballs. Brown mushrooms in olive oil until they have released their liquid; cool slightly. Gently, but thoroughly, combine mushrooms, chicken, sausage, marinade, breadcrumbs, ¼ cup finely grated parmesan, egg, pepper, basil and parsley.
  • Using an ice cream scoop, scoop out 12 leveled portions of meat mixture.
  • Dampen hands with water and form each portion into a meatball pressing one piece of fontina into the center wrapping the meat around the cheese.
  • Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  • Sear meatballs to a golden brown, turning as needed. Add browned meatballs to sauce. Cover and simmer for 10 to 20 minutes or until fully cooked.
  • Heat oven 350F. Crisp rolls on sheet pan in oven for 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Prepare parmesan cheese frico. Pour a heaping tablespoon of Parmesan onto a silicone or parchment lined baking sheet and lightly pat down. Repeat with the remaining cheese, spacing the spoonfuls about a ½-inch apart. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Cool.
  • To assemble sandwiches: fill rolls with meatballs. Sprinkle with herbs and crumbled parmesan frico.

Nutrition

Calories: 602kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 38gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 230mgSodium: 1.593mgPotassium: 842mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 879IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 173mgIron: 4mg
Keyword blended mushrooms, cheese, chicken, lunch, main dish, meatballs, recipe contest
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Me and 3 friends.
Thanks to my fabulous friends for the memories in Orange Beach

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  1. laurielufkin

    November 27, 2016 at 8:08 am

    5 stars
    What a delicious recipe and gorgeous picture of my friends!

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    • Lisa

      November 27, 2016 at 8:10 am

      the best part is the coming together of the friends....so many friends!

      Reply
  2. Martine

    November 27, 2016 at 9:07 am

    5 stars
    Can't wait to try this! I told you my husband loves chicken thighs! Thank you for all the wonderful memories❤️

    Reply
    • Lisa

      November 27, 2016 at 9:52 pm

      always a pleasure being with you and I hope you enjoy this recipe

      Reply

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