Description
Delectable patty melts celebrate classic American diner comfort with layers of caramelized onions, melted cheese, and juicy beef nestled between perfectly toasted rye bread. Hearty and satisfying, these sandwiches will become your new go-to meal for quick, delicious dining that brings restaurant flavor right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
Bread and Cheese:
- 8 thick slices rye or sourdough bread
- 4 slices swiss or cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 sweet onion
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare a skillet with medium heat, gently transform sliced onions with butter until they become soft, translucent, and release a sweet aroma, approximately 8 minutes.
- Craft ground beef patties slightly wider than bread slices, generously seasoning with salt and pepper for robust flavor.
- Heat another skillet to medium-high temperature, sear patties for 3-4 minutes per side until achieving a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Construct sandwiches by layering one bread slice with a cooked patty, draped with caramelized onions and melting cheese, then crown with a second bread slice.
- Return skillet to medium heat, introducing additional butter to create a golden surface for grilling. Toast each sandwich carefully, ensuring cheese melts completely and exterior turns crispy, roughly 3-4 minutes per side.
- Slice sandwiches diagonally and present immediately, accompanied by tangy pickles or crisp french fries for a classic comfort meal experience.
Notes
- Choose high-fat ground beef like 80/20 for juicier, more flavorful patties that won’t dry out during cooking.
- Caramelize onions slowly to develop deep, sweet flavors by using low-medium heat and stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap regular bread with gluten-free sourdough or cauliflower bread to maintain sandwich structure.
- Create vegetarian version by replacing beef patty with grilled portobello mushroom or black bean patty, keeping same seasoning technique.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg