Delicious Patty Melt
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this patty melt recipe! Imagine crispy, buttery rye bread enveloping a juicy beef patty, topped with gooey Swiss cheese and sweet caramelized onions. Perfect for casual dinners or cozy brunches, this dish promises to delight your taste buds and evoke nostalgia for simpler times. Get ready to whip up a satisfying meal that will impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 4 slices rye bread
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp butter (for cooking)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp of butter and add sliced onions. Cook until golden brown (10-15 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- While onions are cooking, form ground beef into 4 patties, season with salt and pepper.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Add patties to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until desired doneness.
- Top each patty with a slice of Swiss cheese and some caramelized onions. Place another slice of rye on top to form sandwiches.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat and grill each sandwich until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty melt (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg