Description
Sizzling Patty Melts combine classic diner comfort with gourmet flair, bridging nostalgia and modern culinary creativity. Melted cheese, caramelized onions, and secret sauce elevate this sandwich, promising a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Cheese:
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
Bread and Vegetables:
- 8 slices rye bread
- 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Slowly transform onions into a rich, amber-hued delicacy by gently sautéing in a skillet over medium heat with a generous pat of butter, stirring occasionally until they become soft, translucent, and develop a deep golden caramel color.
- Craft beef patties with a delicate touch, seasoning generously with salt and freshly cracked pepper, then sear in a hot pan until achieving the desired level of doneness, ensuring a robust and juicy interior.
- Layer Swiss and cheddar cheese atop the sizzling meat, allowing the cheeses to begin melting and creating a luscious blanket over the patty.
- Carefully transfer the cheese-covered patty onto rustic bread slices, adorning with the golden caramelized onions to enhance the flavor profile.
- Generously spread the secret sauce mixture across the interior of the bread, creating a tangy and creamy foundation for the sandwich.
- Meticulously grill the assembled sandwich in a well-seasoned skillet, pressing gently to ensure even browning and crisp texture, rotating to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust on both sides.
- Allow the patty melt to rest momentarily after grilling, enabling the cheese to set and the flavors to harmonize before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Caramelize onions low and slow to develop deep, sweet flavor without burning.
- Choose ground beef with 80/20 fat content for juiciest, most flavorful patties that won’t dry out during cooking.
- Toast bread lightly before assembling to prevent soggy sandwich and add extra crunch.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like provolone or smoked gouda for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg