Patty Melt 🥪 — a classic American sandwich that’s essentially a burger served between slices of griddled bread with melted cheese and sautéed onions. Crispy on the outside, juicy and savory inside.
Ingredients (Serves 1–2 sandwiches)
- 1/2 lb (225 g) ground beef
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2–4 slices rye or sourdough bread
- 2–4 slices Swiss or cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter (for sautéing onions and grilling)
- Optional: Thousand Island or Russian dressing
Instructions
- Sauté Onions:
- Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions and cook until caramelized (~10 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Form and Cook Patties:
- Shape ground beef into thin patties, slightly smaller than bread slices.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- In the same skillet, cook patties 3–4 minutes per side until desired doneness.
- Assemble Sandwich:
- Layer cheese on one side of each bread slice.
- Place cooked patty and sautéed onions on top.
- Top with second slice of bread.
- Grill Sandwich:
- Melt remaining butter in the skillet over medium heat.
- Cook sandwich 2–3 minutes per side until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
- Serve:
- Slice in half and enjoy hot.
Tips
- Use thin patties so they cook quickly and melt the cheese evenly.
- Rye bread gives a traditional flavor, but sourdough or white bread also works.
- For extra richness, spread a thin layer of mustard or dressing on the bread before grilling.
- Press lightly while grilling for even browning and melted cheese.
I can also give a restaurant-style patty melt version with caramelized onions, a special cheese blend, and a buttery crust that’s extra indulgent.
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