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Meatball Hoagies with Seasoned Fries

Try this fresh take on a classic combo, and you’ll have a new game-day staple! Bacon and apricot preserves give the sandwich a sweet-savory twist, and celery salt on the fries is a welcome surprise.

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START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS


4 cups frozen steak fries

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

1/4 teaspoon celery salt

1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed

2 cups barbecue sauce

1/4 cup apricot preserves

4 hoagie buns, split and toasted

4 large lettuce leaves

3 plum tomatoes, sliced

8 ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon strips, warmed

8 slices provolone cheese

1. Place steak fries in a single layer in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with seasonings. Toss to coat. Bake according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, place meatballs, barbecue sauce and preserves in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until meatballs are heated through.

3. Layer bun bottoms with lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, meatball mixture and cheese; replace tops. Serve with fries.