Okay, so I’ve been craving meatball subs lately, like, really craving them. But a sub by itself? Kinda boring. I needed to figure out what goes with them to make it a real meal, you know?
My Experiment Begins
First, I made the meatball subs. I’m no chef, so I just used store-bought meatballs, marinara sauce, and hoagie rolls. Toasted them up with some provolone cheese – gotta have that melty goodness!
Now, for the sides. I raided my fridge and pantry, looking for inspiration. I considered a few things:
- Salad: Classic, but felt a bit…blah.
- Fries: Always a good choice, but maybe too heavy?
- Chips: Easy, but kinda boring, right?
The Contenders
I decided to try a few different options, just to see what worked best. Here’s what I whipped up:
- Simple Green Salad: Just some lettuce, tomatoes, and a basic vinaigrette. Figured the acidity would cut through the richness of the sub.
- Garlic Parmesan Fries: Because, why not? Tossed some frozen fries with garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, and a little parsley after baking.
- Potato Salad: I found a tub in the fridge. Figured it will be classic.
- Fruit Salad:Had a lot of fruit that was going to go bad.
The Taste Test
I loaded up my plate with a meatball sub and a little bit of each side. Time for the moment of truth!
- The salad: It was okay. Definitely fresh and light, but nothing special. It did help balance out the heaviness of the sub, though.
- The fries: Yum! The garlic and Parmesan were a nice touch. But yeah, it was a pretty heavy meal overall.
- Potato salad: It went surprisingly *, tasty, classic match.
- Fruit salad: Not * and sweet!
My Verdict
Honestly, I think the best sides depend on what you’re in the mood for. The potato salad was great and, if you want something classic.
For me, the garlic Parmesan fries were the winner for a more indulgent meal and simple green salad felt better. Just because the other things are tasty.
So next time you’re making meatball subs, don’t just stop at the sub! Think about what’s gonna make it a complete, satisfying, and delicious experience,like me. You can copy my strategy!
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