Buffalo Turkey Meatball Subs

Grilled buffalo turkey meatballs, blue cheese dressing & buffalo sauce make the ultimate meatball sub, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or game day!

This sub sandwich is the sandwich that every other sandwich wishes it was!

Whether it’s an easy weeknight dinner, game day or an outdoor BBQ, your friends and family are going to love these scrumptious grilled turkey meatballs covered in blue cheese and buffalo sauce!

I’m going to be honest, I’ve eaten these sandwiches for lunch the last three days and there are no more left! Yup, I ate two sandwiches every day for the last three days… they’re that good!

Throw in a side of Buffalo Potato Salad or Spicy Buffalo Macaroni Salad and you have one seriously saucy meal!

Ingredients you’ll need

• Ground turkey
• Celery
• Carrots
• Garlic – you can use fresh minced garlic or dried minced garlic.
• Chili powder
• Paprika
• Breadcrumbs
• Parmesan cheese
• Egg
• Buffalo sauce
• Hot dog buns – or sub rolls
• Blue cheese dressing – or ranch dressing if you’re not a fan of blue cheese.

Step by step instructions

• Mix turkey and veggies. Combine ground turkey, celery, carrots and garlic in a large bowl.

• Season it. Add chili powder, paprika, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, egg and ¼ cup buffalo sauce.

• Roll out the meatballs. Form into 12 equal sized meatballs.

• Cook the meatballs. Grill for 8-10 minutes, flip, then grill for an additional 8-10 minutes.
  • About 3 minutes before removing the meatballs from the grill, place the hot dog buns on the grill to lightly toast.

• Start to assemble the sandwiches. Remove the buns and meatballs from the grill and place 2 meatballs on each bun.

• Make ’em saucy. Drizzle each sub sandwich with the additional buffalo sauce and blue cheese dressing.

Frequently asked questions

• What’s buffalo sauce made of? While each recipe varies, buffalo sauce usually consists of cayenne pepper, vinegar, water, salt, garlic powder and butter.
• Is ground turkey good for you? Yes it is! Ground turkey is an excellent high protein, low calorie food. If you are watching your fat intake, make sure to choose a low or fat free ground turkey.
• Why do you put an egg in meatballs? Adding egg to the meatball mixture helps to bind all of the ingredients together, which helps the meatballs hold their shape.

What to serve with them

These buffalo turkey meatball sandwiches will taste great with any of the following sides for a simple weeknight dinner!

• Grilled Zucchini
• Red White and Blue Cheese Potato Salad
• Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
• Easy 10 Minute Broccoli Salad

Or, serve them as part of a big game day spread with these fabulous recipes:

• Buffalo Zucchini Chips
• Chipotle Bacon Guacamole
• Grilled Stuffed Peppers with Creamy Artichoke Dip
• French Onion Dip Queso
• Grilled Jalapeno Poppers

More meatball recipes to try

Don’t stop at these drool-worthy subs! Keep the ball rolling and give these recipes a taste.

• 5 Ingredient Italian Meatball Soup
• Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Meatballs
• Orange Glazed Chinese Meatballs
• One Pot German Meatballs and Potatoes
• Mozzarella Stuffed Meatball Wellington
• Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Meatballs

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