Patty Melt
A delicious blend of a cheeseburger and grilled cheese sandwich, featuring a beef patty, gooey cheese, caramelized onions, and crispy grilled bread.
Ingredients
For the Patty Melt
- 1 lb ground beef Use quality beef for better flavor
- 4 slices bread Rye is traditional, but sourdough or white sandwich bread work too
- 4 slices cheese American or Swiss cheese recommended
- 2 medium onions Sliced and caramelized
- 4 tbsp butter For grilling the sandwiches
- to taste salt and pepper For seasoning the beef patties
Instructions
Preparation
- Shape the ground beef into two patties that fit your bread. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Add sliced onions to the skillet and cook until deeply browned and caramelized, stirring occasionally.
- Once onions are caramelized, remove them from the skillet and set aside.
Cooking
- In the same skillet, add the beef patties and cook to your preferred doneness, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Place a slice of cheese on the unbuttered side of a piece of bread, add the patty, top with caramelized onions, another slice of cheese, and another slice of bread with buttered side facing out.
- Grill the sandwich in the skillet until the bread is crisp and golden and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, then slice and serve.
Notes
The key to a good patty melt is balance; ensure the bread is crispy and not greasy, and the meat is juicy without overwhelming the sandwich.