Description
This delicious Patty Melt recipe combines juicy seasoned beef patties with caramelized onions and melted cheese between slices of rye bread. It’s a classic comfort food dish that’s perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Caramelized Onions:
- 2 medium yellow onions, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
- Freshly ground black pepper
For the Patty Melt:
- 4 to 6 ounces Swiss, Emmental, or Gruyère cheese, grated on the large holes of a box grater (1 to 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 slices seeded or seedless rye bread, divided
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook until caramelized.
- Prepare the Patties: Divide ground beef into portions and form into thin patties. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Patties: Cook the patties in a skillet until browned on both sides and almost cooked through.
- Assemble the Patty Melts: Layer bread, cheese, patties, caramelized onions, and more cheese between slices of rye bread.
- Grill the Sandwiches: Cook the sandwiches until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Notes
- You can customize your Patty Melt by adding toppings like pickles, mustard, or mayonnaise.
- For a vegetarian version, you can use plant-based ground ‘meat’ instead of beef.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty melt
- Calories: Approximately 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
