Here’s a classic Patty Melt recipe—a juicy burger patty with melted cheese on grilled bread, caramelized onions included 🧅🧀🍔
Patty Melt
Ingredients (makes 2 sandwiches)
- 1/2 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2–3 tbsp butter (for onions and bread)
- 4 slices rye bread (or your favorite bread)
- 4 slices cheese (Swiss, cheddar, or a mix)
- Optional: mustard or mayo
Instructions
- Caramelize onions
- Heat 1–2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and soft (~10–12 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Cook patties
- Shape ground beef into 2 thin patties, slightly larger than bread slices.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- In the same skillet, cook patties 3–4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- Assemble sandwiches
- Place a slice of cheese on each patty. Top with caramelized onions.
- Sandwich between two slices of bread.
- Grill sandwiches
- Melt remaining butter in the skillet over medium heat.
- Grill sandwiches 2–3 minutes per side until bread is golden and cheese melts. Press gently with a spatula for even cooking.
- Serve
- Slice in half and enjoy hot.
Tips & Variations
- Cheese: Swiss is traditional, but cheddar, provolone, or Gruyère work well.
- Bread: Rye gives a classic flavor; sourdough is a good alternative.
- Extra flavor: Spread a thin layer of mustard or horseradish sauce on the bread.
- Make ahead: Caramelized onions can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge.
I can also give a quick stovetop version with frozen beef patties for a fast lunch if you want.
