Here’s a classic Patty Melt recipe 🥩🧅🧀—a juicy burger turned into a melty, crispy sandwich.
Patty Melt
Ingredients (2 sandwiches)
- 8 slices of rye bread (or your favorite sandwich bread)
- ½ lb (225 g) ground beef
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 4 slices Swiss or cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Caramelize onions
- Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions and a pinch of salt. Cook 10–12 minutes, stirring often, until soft and golden. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Form & cook patties
- Divide ground beef into 2 patties, slightly larger than your bread slices.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- In the same skillet, cook patties 3–4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
- Assemble sandwiches
- Place cheese on one slice of bread, then a patty, then caramelized onions, and top with another slice of bread.
- Grill sandwiches
- Melt remaining butter in the skillet over medium heat.
- Grill sandwiches 2–3 minutes per side, pressing slightly, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve
- Slice in half and serve hot. Perfect with pickles or fries.
Tips
- Extra melty: Use a mix of Swiss and cheddar.
- Crispier bread: Butter both sides of bread before grilling.
- Flavor boost: Add a little Dijon mustard to the patty or spread on bread.
- Variations: Use caramelized onions and mushrooms for a richer taste.
If you want, I can also give a quick skillet-only version that melts the cheese perfectly without flipping multiple times.
