{"id":745,"date":"2014-02-18T13:03:32","date_gmt":"2014-02-18T21:03:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beermonthclub.com\/blog\/?p=745"},"modified":"2014-02-18T13:03:32","modified_gmt":"2014-02-18T21:03:32","slug":"spicy-mini-meatball-grilled-cheese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beermonthclub.com\/blog\/spicy-mini-meatball-grilled-cheese\/","title":{"rendered":"Spicy Mini Meatball Grilled Cheese"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A unique twist on a comfort food favorite, this recipe takes a classic grilled cheese recipe and kicks up into high gear!<\/p>\n<p>YIELD:\u00a0SERVES 2 APPROPRIATELY, 1 OBNOXIOUSLY<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-750\" alt=\"Spicy Mini Meatball Grilled Cheese\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beermonthclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Spicy-Mini-Meatball-Grilled-Cheese.jpg\" width=\"321\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beermonthclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Spicy-Mini-Meatball-Grilled-Cheese.jpg 668w, https:\/\/www.beermonthclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Spicy-Mini-Meatball-Grilled-Cheese-242x300.jpg 242w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 321px) 100vw, 321px\" \/>TOTAL TIME:\u00a045 MINUTES<\/p>\n<h3>Ingredients:<\/h3>\n<h4>Meatballs<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>1 pound lean ground beef<\/li>\n<li>1\/3 cup romano cheese<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup panko bread crumbs<\/li>\n<li>2 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon dried basil<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon dried parsley<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon unsalted butter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Sandwiches<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>2 tablespoons softened butter for spreading<\/li>\n<li>4 slices seedy whole grain bread (or your favorite bread)<\/li>\n<li>4 ounces fontina cheese, freshly grated<\/li>\n<li>2 ounces provolone cheese, freshly grated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Directions:<\/h3>\n<p>To make the meatballs, combine the beef, cheese, bread crumbs, garlic, basil, parsley, pepper flakes, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until just combined (don&#8217;t overmix!) and them form meatballs that are a little less than 1-inch in diameter. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Add the meatballs and cook until they are browned on all sides (don&#8217;t worry about them being cooked through yet), about 5 minutes total.<\/p>\n<p>Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the diced tomatoes, butter, another pinch of salt and pepper and stir. Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes. Now, do what you want with your meatballs! Like make grilled cheese.<\/p>\n<p>To make the grilled cheese, spread the outsides of the bread with a 1\/2 tablespoon of softened butter. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add some grated fontina to the bottom slice of bread, cover it with a few meatballs (I sliced mine in half), add a bit more fontina and another bread slice. Cook the sandwich until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden and toasty. Serve immediately!<\/p>\n<p><em>Recipe and photo from: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.howsweeteats.com\/2014\/02\/spicy-mini-meatball-grilled-cheese\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.HowSweetEats.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A unique twist on a comfort food favorite, this recipe takes a classic grilled cheese recipe and kicks up into high gear! 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