Are you craving a meal that is both quick to prepare and packed with flavor? Look no further than meatball paninis! These delightful sandwiches feature tender and juicy meatballs, nestled between crisp and fluffy bread, and topped with melted cheese and your favorite toppings. Whether you're looking for a speedy lunch option, a satisfying dinner, or a fun party appetizer, meatball paninis are the perfect choice. In this article, we'll guide you through a selection of mouthwatering recipes for quick and yummy meatball paninis, using a variety of ingredients and cooking methods. So, grab your aprons and let's embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
QUICK AND YUMMY MEATBALL PANINI'S
A semi-homemade recipe I came up with trying to please my son's craving for a meatball grinder (New England name for a sub or hoagie) and my wish not to waste a loaf of ciabatta bread I had bought the day before. The result? My son said they were "amazing" and he was glad I didn't order out and I thought they were quite yummy myself! FYI - the infused olive oil can be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container to be used later in the week in any pasta or italian dish. The leftover sauce and meatballs, if any, can be saved for later use as well.
Provided by FeelinYummy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4 panini sandwiches, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add olive oil, garlic and Italian seasoning to a small saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Add marinara sauce and meatballs to a medium sauce pan and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- When the sauce is hot and the meatballs are heated all the way through turn off the heat and remove meatballs from the sauce.
- Remove the olive oil from the heat and over a small bowl, pour the oil mixture through a small metal strainer.
- Using the back of a metal spoon, scrape the bottom of the strainer, pushing the garlic "paste" into the bowl.
- Brush a thin layer of the flavored oil onto the cut sides of the bread.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce over one side of the bread.
- Cut each meatball in half and place them in an even layer over the marinara sauce.
- Place a slice of mozzarella cheese over the meatballs.
- Place the other slice of bread on top of the cheese covered meatballs.
- Heat an indoor grill pan over medium high heat.
- Place the sandwiches on the grill and cover with a bacon press or other heavy object and cook just until nice grill marks appear.
- Turn the sandwiches over and place the bacon press on top and cook just long enough to see grill marks.
- Serve.
THE JUICIEST MEAT BALLS EVER
Provided by George Duran
Categories appetizer
Time 35m
Yield about 20 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Soak the bread crumbs in the milk while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Put the beef and pork into a large bowl. Add the onion, butter, eggs, and parsley and season well with salt and pepper. Put the soaked bread crumbs into the bowl and mix it all together well with your (clean) hands. Form the mixture into meatballs about the size of ping pong balls.
- Heat about 1/4-inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the meatballs until they are browned on all sides and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
MEATBALL PANINI
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Preheat a grill or panini maker. Brush the onion slices on both sides with the olive oil. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Grill the onion slices until tender and lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Set aside to cool.
- Pull out and remove some of the bread from each half of the rolls. Spoon half of the sauce over the bottom halves of the rolls. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if using. Add the arugula, meatballs, prosciutto slices, grilled onions and the remaining sauce. Place 2 slices of cheese on top. Add the tops of the rolls and drizzle with olive oil. Using a pastry brush, brush the oil evenly over the tops.
- Place the sandwiches in a panini maker and cook until the cheese has melted and the meatballs are heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Cut the panini in half and serve.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, basil, parsley, milk, tomato paste, salt, pepper, eggs, garlic and onions. Using a wooden spoon, stir to blend. Add the ground turkey and sausage meat. Using fingers, gently mix all the ingredients until thoroughly combined.
- Using a 1-ounce cookie scoop or a small ice cream scoop, form the meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls (22 to 24 meatballs). Place the meatballs on a heavy nonstick baking sheet, spacing apart. Drizzle with olive oil and bake until cooked through, 15 minutes. Yield: 22 to 24 meatballs.
QUICK AND SIMPLE MEATBALLS
Keep a batch of these meatballs in your freezer for an easy weeknight meal. This simple meatball recipe can be used for pizzas, sub sandwiches, in soups and more. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 24 meatballs.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine eggs, water, onion, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic and seasonings; mix well. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, until no longer pink, 15-18 minutes. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatballs in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in the microwave.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.
EASY MEATBALL PANINI
Make and share this Easy Meatball Panini recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 23m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat Broiler.
- Combine meatballs and pizza sauce in a large saucepan.
- Cover and cook over medium low heat for 10 minutes or til heated through, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, cut a thin slice from the top of each roll, hollow out roll leaving 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick shell, Discard bread from rolls or save for another use.
- Place hollowed out rolls and roll tops, cut sides up, on baking sheet.
- Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 1 to 2 minutes or till lightly toasted.
- Remove roll tops from the baking sheet.
- Spoon meatballs and sauce into toasted rolls.
- Top with cheese.
- Broil about 1 minute more or till cheese is melted.
- To serve, place basil or spinach leaves on top of cheese and replace roll tops.
DELICIOUS MEATBALLS
This delicious meatball recipe comes from my Italian grandfather. Serve with your favorite marinara sauce, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and a side of veggies for a carb-conscious meal!
Provided by stefychefy
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drizzle a large baking sheet with about 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a small saute pan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in the hot oil until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and Italian seasoning; continue to saute until garlic is softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool enough to handle.
- Combine beef, pork, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, onion mixture, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix together using your hands as quickly as possible as overmixing can produce a tough meatball.
- Form 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place on the prepared sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 30 minutes, turning them over after 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 634.7 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
MINIATURE MEATBALL PANINI
These mini meatball sandwiches can be prepared in advance; simply bake, cool, and freeze them in airtight plastic bags. To serve, thaw and reheat in the oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 minutes.From the book "Lucinda's Rustic Italian Kitchen," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Wiley).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 8 to 10 appetizer servings (56 pieces)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a food processor or blender, process the ends of the loaf of bread to fine breadcrumbs, about 1/2 cup. Set the remaining bread aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, meat, egg, cheeses, parsley, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs. Mix with your hands to combine well.
- Roll the meat mixture into 1-inch balls and reserve on a baking sheet. Lay 2 slices of bread on work surface. Butter one side of each piece. Place 4 meatballs on the buttered surface of the slice of bread. Top with a second slice of bread, buttered side down, and press firmly to adhere. Use a serrated knife to cut the crusts from the bread. Bake the crusts separately for a "chef's treat." Repeat with the remaining meatballs and bread. This process can be done assembly-line style, lining up slices of buttered bread and assembling a number at a time. Prepare 2 baking sheets at a time if possible.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Repeat, if necessary, until all sandwiches are cooked. Remove from the pan and cool. Serve slightly warm.
Tips:
- For the best results, use high-quality ground beef. Look for a blend that is at least 80% lean.
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
- Use a large skillet to cook the meatballs. This will help them cook evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet. Cook the meatballs in batches if necessary.
- Cook the meatballs until they are browned on all sides and cooked through. This usually takes about 10-12 minutes.
- Use a variety of cheeses in your panini. This will give you a more complex flavor.
- Grill the panini until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey.
- Serve the panini immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Meatball paninis are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover meatballs. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying sandwich that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give meatball paninis a try. You won't be disappointed!
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