"Lovers of heat, do we have a sandwich for you. Out of the many sandwiches available at Potbelly, one in particular requires specific know-how to sample - and a definitive admiration for spice. Though the Fireball was once a secret menu order, it has since graced Potbelly's menus as a limited-edition sandwich, though it is not currently listed on the menu. However, with a few key directions, you too, can get your hands on this spicy lunch option."
"A Fireball sandwich is made with meatballs, chili, cheddar cheese, and Potbelly's signature hot peppers. It's the kind of order that calls for extra napkins, whether you order it in a wrap or on bread. To replicate the fiery item, ask for a Mama's Meatball with an extra layer of hot peppers (and perhaps a side of chili). Then swap the provolone in your meatball order for cheddar to add a bit of zestiness and gooey creaminess to stabilize some of the spicy kick."
"For spice seekers who don't have a Potbelly's located conveniently near them, a Fireball sandwich can be recreated at home and adjusted to suit individual spice tolerances. Once in your kitchen, put your own recipe iterations on the Fireball by swapping cheddar cheese for slices of Swiss, provolone, or your favorite deli cheese. The chili and spicy meatballs you make for this recipe that don't end up on your sandwich can be repurposed for dinner."
The Fireball combines meatballs, chili, cheddar, and Potbelly's hot peppers for an intensely spicy sandwich experience. The item began as a secret-menu order and later appeared as a limited-edition offering, but is not currently on regular menus. Customers can order it by asking for a Mama's Meatball with extra hot peppers and swapping provolone for cheddar, and can request chili on the side. Fans have praised the sandwich online, calling it a "W" and "a 10 out of 10", and requesting it become permanent. The sandwich can be recreated at home with cheese substitutions and repurposed leftovers.
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