Patty melt

Here’s a classic Patty Melt recipe — a delicious cross between a burger and a grilled cheese sandwich! 🧀🍔

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Patty Melt

Servings: 2

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

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Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 4 slices rye bread

• 4 slices Swiss cheese (or cheddar)

• 1 onion, thinly sliced

• 2–3 tbsp butter

• Optional: 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

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Instructions:

1. Cook the onions:

   • In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp butter.

   • Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized (about 8–10 minutes).

   • Remove from pan and set aside.

2. Form and cook the patties:

   • Divide the ground beef into 2 equal portions and shape into thin patties slightly larger than your bread slices.

   • Season with salt and pepper (and Worcestershire sauce if using).

   • In the same skillet, cook patties 3–4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.

3. Assemble the sandwich:

   • Butter one side of each bread slice.

   • On the unbuttered side, layer: slice of cheese → cooked patty → caramelized onions → slice of cheese → top bread slice (buttered side out).

4. Grill the sandwich:

   • Heat skillet over medium heat.

   • Cook the sandwich 3–4 minutes per side, pressing lightly, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.

5. Serve:

   • Slice in half and enjoy hot! Perfect with pickles or fries.

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Tips & Variations:

• 🧅 Extra flavor: Add sautéed mushrooms with the onions.

• 🧄 Garlic butter: Mix minced garlic into the butter for extra punch.

• 🥓 Bacon twist: Add crispy bacon slices between the patty and cheese.

• 🫓 Bread choice: Rye is classic, but sourdough or pumpernickel works too.

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I can also give a quick skillet-only version that makes patty melts in under 10 minutes if you’re short on time. Do you want that version?