Description
Indulge in the classic comfort of a Patty Melt with this easy-to-follow recipe. Juicy beef patties, gooey cheese, and caramelized onions sandwiched between buttery, toasted rye bread – a perfect blend of flavors for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients for Patty Melt:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 4 slices of rye bread
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 large yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus more for grilling)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: In a skillet over medium heat, add the butter and oil. Cook the sliced onions slowly until caramelized, about 20-25 minutes. Set aside.
- Prepare the Beef Patties: Season the ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Form into two oval-shaped patties.
- Cook the Patties: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side until desired doneness. Set aside.
- Assemble the Patty Melts: Butter one side of each bread slice. Layer bread, Swiss cheese, beef patty, caramelized onions, more cheese, and top with bread. Grill until golden and cheese melts.
- Serve: Slice the Patty Melts in half and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute Swiss cheese with cheddar or American cheese.
- Add Thousand Island dressing for extra flavor.
- For a crispy texture, use a cast iron skillet for grilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty melt
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
