Description
Comfort meets culinary magic in these irresistible grilled cheese patty melts, blending juicy beef patties with melted cheese between perfectly toasted bread. Crispy edges, gooey center, and bold flavors make this sandwich a hearty meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 large onion, sliced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Bread and Spread:
- 8 slices rye bread
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Mold ground beef into uniform patties, generously seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance flavor profile.
- Heat skillet to medium temperature and cook patties thoroughly, ensuring even browning and reaching desired internal doneness, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Simultaneously, prepare caramelized onions in a separate pan, slowly transforming raw onions into rich, golden-brown delicacies through patient, low-heat sautéing.
- Prepare bread slices by coating one side with softened butter, creating a crisp exterior, while spreading creamy mayonnaise on the opposite side for additional depth of flavor.
- Layer cheese varieties strategically – placing cheddar and Swiss on bread surfaces to ensure complete melting coverage.
- Carefully position cooked beef patties atop cheese layer, followed by a generous portion of caramelized onions to introduce complex, sweet undertones.
- Complete sandwich assembly by crowning with second bread slice, maintaining buttered exterior facing outward for optimal grilling potential.
- Transfer assembled sandwich to preheated skillet, grilling until exterior transforms into a golden-brown, crispy masterpiece, rotating midway to achieve balanced coloration and thorough cheese melting.
Notes
- Customize meat patties by mixing ground beef with finely chopped herbs like parsley or thyme for extra flavor depth.
- Control burger doneness by using a meat thermometer, aiming for 160°F internal temperature to ensure food safety.
- Select higher fat content ground beef (80/20) to maintain juiciness and prevent dry patty melts during cooking.
- Experiment with alternative cheese combinations like sharp provolone or smoky gouda for unique taste variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg