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Patty Melt

Irresistible Patty Melt Recipe for Ultimate Comfort Food

Enjoy the best patty melt ever, featuring crispy rye bread, juicy hamburger patty, and gooey cheeses.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Use 80/20 or 85/15 for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce For added flavor.
For the Caramelized Onions
  • 1 large Onion Red or yellow onions can be used.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with margarine.
  • 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar Can be omitted.
For the Sandwich
  • 4 slices Rye Bread Sourdough or French bread can be used.
  • 2 slices Muenster Cheese Can substitute with provolone or havarti.
  • 2 slices Cheddar Cheese Swiss or American cheese can also be used.
  • 2 tablespoons Mustard Dijon or yellow mustard works well.
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise For burger sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons Dill Pickle Relish Can substitute with sweet relish.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Patty Melt
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, dill pickle relish, and ketchup. Stir until smooth and refrigerate.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and add butter. Once melted, add sliced onions, Worcestershire sauce, and red wine vinegar. Cook for about 20 minutes until caramelized.
  3. While onions caramelize, form ground beef into two patties and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
  4. Increase skillet heat to medium-high and cook patties for about 4 minutes per side. Remove and let rest.
  5. Butter one side of each slice of rye bread. In the skillet, place two slices butter-side-down and layer with cheddar, onions, a patty, and muenster cheese. Top with another slice of bread, butter-side-up.
  6. Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook each side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cheese melts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

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