Description
A Classic Patty Melt is a hearty sandwich made with a juicy beef patty, caramelized onions, melted cheese, and toasted rye bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 slices rye bread
- 2 tbsp butter, divided
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until caramelized, about 15 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Shape ground beef into 2 equal-sized patties. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook patties in the same skillet over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.
- Top each patty with 2 slices of Swiss cheese. Cover the skillet to melt the cheese, about 1 minute.
- Butter one side of each rye bread slice. Place a patty on the unbuttered side of a slice, top with caramelized onions, and cover with another slice of bread, buttered side out.
- Cook the assembled sandwiches in the skillet over medium heat until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes per side.
Notes
- Use freshly ground beef for the best texture.
- Toast the bread lightly before assembling for extra crispiness.
- Substitute Swiss cheese with American or cheddar if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: classic patty melt, beef sandwich, comfort food