Description
Indulge in the classic comfort food with this delicious Patty Melt recipe. Savory ground beef patties, caramelized onions, and gooey cheese sandwiched between slices of toasted rye bread – a perfect meal for any time of day!
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Patties:
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Caramelized Onions:
- 1 large yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Assembly:
- 8 slices rye bread
- 8 slices Swiss cheese (or a mix of Swiss and American)
- Butter (for bread)
- Optional: Thousand Island dressing or mustard for serving
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and cook onions until golden and caramelized.
- Prepare Patties: Divide ground beef, shape into patties, season, and cook until done.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Layer bread, cheese, patty, onions, more cheese, and bread. Butter outsides and cook until golden and melted.
Notes
- Rye bread is traditional, but sourdough or Texas toast can be used.
- Enhance with Thousand Island dressing or mustard for extra flavor.
- Press sandwiches for a crispy crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
