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Heat oven to 350F Grease large cooking sheet with cooking spray.
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Remove dough from both cans; place seam side down and 3 inches apart on cookie sheet.
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Cut 4 or 5 diagonal slashes (1/2 inch deep) with sharp knife on top of each loaf.
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Bake 26 to 30 minutes or until deep golden brown.
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Cool slightly while preparing meatballs, about 25 minutes.
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Spread oil in bottom of 13x9 inch (3 quart) glass baking dish.
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Reserve 1 teaspoon of the taco seasoning mix for sauce; place remaining seasoning mix in a large bowl.
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Add remaining meatball ingredients; mix well.
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Shape mixture into 1 inch meatballs; place in baking dish.
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Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes, turning meatballs once halfway through baking, until meat thermometer inserted in center of meatballs reads 160F
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Meanwhile, in food processor, place all sauce ingredients; process until smooth.
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set aside.
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Set oven control to broil.
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Cut each loaf in half horizontally, cutting to but not completely through one long side; place cut side up on cookie sheet.
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Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or just until lightly toasted.
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Spread 1/4 cup sauce on each toasted cut side.
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Spoon hot meatballs evenly onto bottom halves of loaf.
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Top evenly with toppings.
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Drizzle with remaining sauce.
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If desired, close sandwiches.
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Cut each sandwich in half.
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Serve immediately.
