Patty Melt Recipe
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this scrumptious Patty Melt recipe. Picture golden, crispy rye bread cradling a juicy beef patty, gooey melted cheese, and sweet caramelized onions. This dish is perfect for casual dinners or late-night snacks—it’s like a warm hug on a plate!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 slices marble rye bread
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp of butter and cook the sliced onions until soft and golden brown.
- Shape the ground beef into two patties, season with salt and pepper, and cook in another skillet over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes per side until browned.
- Once cooked through (internal temp of 160°F), place cheese on top of each patty, cover with a lid for 1-2 minutes until melted.
- Butter one side of each slice of rye bread. In a clean skillet, place one slice butter-side down, add the cheesy patty and caramelized onions, then top with another slice of bread.
- Cook sandwiches over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty melt (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Swap ground beef for turkey or veggie patties for a lighter option. Experiment with different cheeses like Swiss or pepper jack for added flavor. For extra toppings, consider adding pickles or jalapeños.