Classic Patty Melt
Classic Patty Melt
Ingredients
For the Caramelized Onions
- 2 yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Patties
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Assembly
- 8 slices rye bread
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, for spreading
Instructions
- 1
Begin by caramelizing the onions. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced yellow onions, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes, or until the onions are deeply golden brown and very tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 25 min
- 2
While the onions are caramelizing, prepare the burger patties. In a medium bowl, gently combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Do not overmix. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form them into oval-shaped patties, slightly larger than your rye bread slices, as they will shrink during cooking.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer to your desired doneness. Once cooked, remove the patties from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
To assemble the patty melts, spread softened butter on one side of each slice of rye bread. Place 4 slices of bread, butter-side down, in the same skillet or on the griddle over medium heat. Top each slice with 1 slice of Swiss cheese, a cooked patty, a generous spoonful of caramelized onions, and another slice of Swiss cheese. Place the remaining 4 slices of rye bread, butter-side up, on top.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Cook the patty melts for 3-5 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and gooey. You may need to press down gently with a spatula to ensure even browning and melting.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Remove from the skillet, slice in half if desired, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Classic Patty Melt
For the Caramelized Onions
- 2 yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Patties
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Assembly
- 8 slices rye bread
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, for spreading
Instructions
- 1
Begin by caramelizing the onions. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced yellow onions, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes, or until the onions are deeply golden brown and very tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 25 min - 2
While the onions are caramelizing, prepare the burger patties. In a medium bowl, gently combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Do not overmix. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form them into oval-shaped patties, slightly larger than your rye bread slices, as they will shrink during cooking.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer to your desired doneness. Once cooked, remove the patties from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
To assemble the patty melts, spread softened butter on one side of each slice of rye bread. Place 4 slices of bread, butter-side down, in the same skillet or on the griddle over medium heat. Top each slice with 1 slice of Swiss cheese, a cooked patty, a generous spoonful of caramelized onions, and another slice of Swiss cheese. Place the remaining 4 slices of rye bread, butter-side up, on top.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Cook the patty melts for 3-5 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and gooey. You may need to press down gently with a spatula to ensure even browning and melting.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Remove from the skillet, slice in half if desired, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min