Description
Sizzling classic patty melt promises a delightful journey through comfort food paradise. Melted cheese, caramelized onions, and perfectly grilled beef nestled between buttery toasted rye bread will make you crave another bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Cheese and Dairy:
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) butter
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Bread:
- 8 slices rye bread
Instructions
- Caramelize onions in a skillet with melted butter, stirring occasionally until they develop a rich, golden-brown color and soft, sweet texture, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Craft ground beef patties with gentle handling, seasoning generously with salt and pepper, then sear in a separate pan for 3-4 minutes per side to achieve desired doneness.
- Immediately crown each sizzling patty with a slice of cheese, allowing it to melt luxuriously over the warm meat.
- Prepare rye bread slices by spreading a thin, even layer of butter on one side of each piece, ensuring complete coverage.
- Construct the sandwich by layering a cheese-topped patty and a generous portion of caramelized onions between two buttered rye bread slices, positioning the buttered surfaces outward.
- Transfer the assembled sandwich to a heated skillet, grilling each side for 2-3 minutes until the bread transforms into a crisp, golden-brown exterior with a satisfying crunch.
- Slice the patty melt diagonally, creating two triangular halves, and serve immediately while still piping hot and perfectly melted.
Notes
- Master caramelizing onions by stirring frequently and using medium-low heat to prevent burning and develop rich, sweet flavor.
- Use high-fat ground beef like 80/20 chuck for juicier, more flavorful patties that won’t dry out during cooking.
- Ensure even toasting by pressing down gently with a spatula while grilling the sandwich, creating a crispy golden-brown exterior.
- Experiment with cheese variations like sharp cheddar or Swiss for different flavor profiles that complement the beef and caramelized onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg