Here’s a classic Patty Melt recipe — a juicy burger patty with melted cheese and caramelized onions on grilled bread 🥩🧅🧀
Patty Melt
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for juicier patties)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 slices Swiss cheese (or your favorite melting cheese)
- 8 slices rye bread (or sourdough)
- 2–3 tablespoons butter
- Optional: Thousand Island or Russian dressing
Instructions
1. Caramelize the Onions
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, 10–15 minutes until golden brown and soft. Remove and set aside.
2. Cook the Beef Patties
- Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions and form thin patties slightly smaller than the bread slices.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- In the same skillet, cook patties 3–4 minutes per side until cooked through.
3. Assemble the Patty Melts
- Butter one side of each bread slice.
- On the unbuttered side, layer: cheese, cooked patty, caramelized onions, and more cheese if desired. Top with a second slice of bread (buttered side out).
4. Grill the Sandwich
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Grill sandwiches 3–4 minutes per side until bread is golden and cheese is melted. Press lightly with a spatula for a crispy exterior.
5. Serve
- Slice in half and serve hot, optionally with pickles or a side of fries.
Tips
- Use thin patties so they cook quickly and evenly with the bread.
- Add Thousand Island dressing inside for a classic diner-style flavor.
- For extra crispiness, press the sandwich with a spatula while grilling.
If you want, I can also give a quick skillet version where everything cooks in one pan for less cleanup.
