Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this delicious patty melt, featuring juicy beef patties, gooey cheese, and sweet caramelized onions nestled between crispy, golden-brown bread. This classic sandwich is perfect for cozy evenings or casual gatherings, bringing together rich flavors and heartwarming memories with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 medium sliced sweet onions
- 4 slices Swiss or American cheese
- 4 slices rye or sourdough bread
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop onions and shape ground beef into four patties, about 0.5 inches thick.
- Caramelize the onions: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter and add onions. Cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Cook the patties: In another skillet over medium-high heat, melt the remaining butter and cook patties for about 4 minutes per side to desired doneness.
- Assemble the melts: On one slice of bread, layer a patty, caramelized onions, and a slice of cheese; top with another slice of bread.
- Grill: In the same skillet used for the patties, grill each sandwich until golden brown and cheese melts—about 3 minutes per side.
- Serve: Let rest for a minute before slicing in half; enjoy with pickles or fries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty melt (200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg