Here’s a classic Patty Melt recipe—a perfect combo of a burger and a grilled cheese sandwich:
🥪 Patty Melt
Ingredients (serves 2):
- 8 oz ground beef (or two 4-oz patties)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices rye bread (or your favorite sandwich bread)
- 4 slices Swiss or cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter (for grilling)
Instructions:
- Cook the onions:
- In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
- Sauté onions until caramelized, about 10–15 minutes. Set aside.
- Cook the patties:
- Season ground beef with salt and pepper.
- Form into thin patties and cook in the skillet 3–4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- Assemble the sandwich:
- Place cheese on the bread slices.
- Layer cooked patty and caramelized onions on top.
- Close the sandwich with the second slice of bread.
- Grill the patty melt:
- Heat remaining butter in the skillet.
- Grill sandwich 3–4 minutes per side until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
- Serve:
- Slice in half and enjoy warm.
💡 Tips:
- Use thin patties to ensure the sandwich isn’t too thick.
- Rye bread gives the classic flavor, but sourdough works too.
- Add a touch of mustard for extra tang.
If you want, I can give a restaurant-style patty melt recipe with thousand island dressing for an extra savory twist.
