Easy Meatball Panini
Savor the ultimate comfort food with this **Easy Meatball Panini**, a quick and irresistible recipe perfect for busy weeknights or casual lunches. This panini combines juicy, marinara-coated meatballs, gooey melted provolone or mozzarella cheese, and garlic-seasoned Italian bread, all toasted to golden perfection. Buttery, crisp bread layered with classic Italian flavors makes every bite as satisfying as it is flavorful. With just **10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking**, this handheld delight is ready in no time, serving up a meal that’s simple yet indulgent. Pair it with extra marinara sauce for dipping, and you’ve got a restaurant-worthy sandwich that’s sure to be a family favorite. Perfect for fans of meatball subs and panini recipes alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces meatballs (fully cooked)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 4 loaves Italian bread or ciabatta rolls
- 4 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
Instructions
Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
In a small saucepan, warm the marinara sauce over low heat until heated through.
In a mixing bowl, toss the fully cooked meatballs with half of the warm marinara sauce to coat them evenly.
Slice the Italian bread or ciabatta rolls horizontally, creating a top and bottom for each sandwich.
Spread a thin layer of butter on the outer sides of each bread slice. Sprinkle the buttered sides with garlic powder and dried Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
Assemble each sandwich: Place 3 marinara-coated meatballs on the bottom slice of bread, followed by a slice of cheese, and a spoonful of extra marinara sauce. Place the top slice of bread on each sandwich, buttered side facing out.
Add a drizzle of olive oil to the skillet or griddle, and place the assembled sandwiches onto the heated surface.
Press down gently with a spatula or a panini press, and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until the bread is golden brown and crisp and the cheese is melted.
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them rest for 1-2 minutes before slicing in half.
Serve warm with any remaining marinara sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8346 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 359.7 g | 461% | |
| Saturated Fat | 141.3 g | 706% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 742 mg | 247% | |
| Sodium | 17613 mg | 766% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 955.8 g | 348% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.8 g | 121% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.8 g | ||
| Protein | 369.1 g | 738% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1703 mg | 131% | |
| Iron | 56.9 mg | 316% | |
| Potassium | 4081 mg | 87% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
