Patty Melt Recipe: A Comfort Food Classic
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this delicious patty melt! This mouthwatering sandwich features a juicy beef patty layered with gooey cheese, sweet caramelized onions, and crispy bread. Perfect for lunch or dinner, it’s an easy-to-make dish that guarantees to impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 4 slices rye or sourdough bread
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for grilling)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Slice the onions and set aside cheese and bread.
- Cook the Onions: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp of butter. Add onions; sauté until golden brown (about 10 minutes).
- Form Patties: Season ground beef with salt and pepper; form into patties larger than the bread.
- Grill Patties: Increase skillet heat to medium-high. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side, adding cheese on top during the last minute to melt.
- Assemble Sandwich: Butter one side of each bread slice. Place one slice in a skillet over medium heat, add a patty with melted cheese, some onions, then top with another slice (butter side up). Grill until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Slice and Serve: Remove from heat, slice in half diagonally, and serve hot with pickles or fries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty melt (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg