Patty Melt Recipe

Name: Patty Melt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 sandwiches
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp butter; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 4 slices rye bread; 4 slices Swiss cheese; 2 tbsp butter, softened

American · Main course · 35 min total

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A classic American diner favorite, this patty melt features a juicy beef patty, melted Swiss cheese, and caramelized onions on toasted rye bread.

15
min prep

20
min cook

2
servings

780
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (80/20)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp butter
1 large onion, thinly sliced
4 slices rye bread
4 slices Swiss cheese
2 tbsp butter, softened

Instructions

Season ground beef with salt and pepper; divide into two equal portions and shape into thin patties slightly larger than the bread slices.
Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat; add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized, about 15 minutes. Remove onions and set aside.
In the same skillet, cook patties over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice. Place two slices buttered side down on a clean skillet. Top each with a slice of Swiss cheese, a patty, half the caramelized onions, another slice of Swiss cheese, and a second bread slice buttered side up.
Cook sandwiches over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Tips

For extra flavor, add a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the ground beef.
Use a cast-iron skillet for best browning.
Leftover patty melts can be reheated in a skillet or oven.

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