20-Minute Meatball Marinara Grilled Cheese Bliss
The ultimate easy comfort food sandwich for serious cravings!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick-cut white or sourdough bread
- 8–10 cooked Italian meatballs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat meatballs in marinara sauce over medium heat until fully warmed and saucy.
- Butter one side of each bread slice. On the unbuttered side, layer mozzarella, saucy meatballs, extra marinara, and Parmesan. Top with another slice, buttered side out.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low and grill each sandwich 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Press gently with a spatula.
- Cover the skillet briefly if needed to fully melt the cheese without burning the bread.
- Let rest for 1 minute, slice in half, and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with extra marinara for dipping.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bread for better texture.
- Slightly smash meatballs for even bites.
- Press gently while grilling for an even crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg