Irresistible Meatball Marinara Grilled Cheese in 20 Minutes
This easy comfort food sandwich combines juicy Italian meatballs with melted cheeses and marinara sauce for the ultimate cheesy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick-cut bread
- 12 cooked Italian meatballs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded provolone or Parmesan
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat meatballs in marinara sauce until hot and coated.
- Butter one side of each bread slice. On the unbuttered side, layer mozzarella, meatballs, marinara, and provolone. Top with another bread slice.
- Cook sandwiches in a skillet for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
- Flip carefully and cook until both sides are golden and cheese is melted.
- Let rest for 1–2 minutes, then slice and serve hot.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked meatballs for faster preparation.
- Press sandwiches gently while cooking for even browning.
- Let sandwiches rest before cutting to prevent cheese from oozing out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg