Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Classic Patty Melt recipe. This delightful sandwich features juicy beef patties topped with melted cheese and sweet caramelized onions, all nestled between two slices of crispy toasted bread. Perfect for a quick lunch or a cozy dinner, the classic patty melt is a mouthwatering combination that satisfies cravings and warms the soul. With customizable ingredients, you can easily adapt this dish to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 4 slices rye or sourdough bread
- 4 slices American or Swiss cheese
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the onion thinly. In a skillet over medium heat, melt one tablespoon of butter and add the onions. Cook until caramelized (10-15 minutes).
- Shape ground beef into two equal patties and season with salt and pepper.
- In another skillet over medium-high heat, cook the patties for about four minutes on each side until desired doneness.
- When cooked, place one slice of cheese on each patty to melt.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread. In a clean skillet, place one slice butter-side down, add a patty with melted cheese, top with caramelized onions, and cover with another slice of bread.
- Grill until both sides are golden brown (about three minutes per side) before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (250g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1090mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg