Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Classic Patty Melt recipe, where juicy ground beef meets gooey melted cheese and sweet, caramelized onions, all nestled between two slices of perfectly grilled rye or sourdough bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 slices rye or sourdough bread
- 4 slices Swiss or American cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and add sliced onions. Cook until golden brown (15-20 minutes).
- While onions cook, form ground beef into four patties and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In another skillet over medium-high heat, cook the beef patties for about 4-5 minutes per side until desired doneness is reached.
- Assemble each sandwich: place one slice of bread in the skillet, add a patty, top with caramelized onions and cheese, then add another slice of bread on top. Grill until both sides are golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 260g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor; fresh ground beef and quality cheese make a significant difference. Experiment with different cheeses like cheddar or pepper jack for varied flavors. For added texture, include toppings like jalapeños or pickles inside your melt before grilling.