Description
Sizzling American classic patty melt delivers diner-style comfort with juicy beef, melted swiss cheese, and caramelized onions nestled between golden toasted rye bread. Layers of savory flavor promise a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Cheese:
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
Produce and Other Ingredients:
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 8 slices rye bread
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shape ground beef into uniform patties, seasoning generously with salt and pepper to enhance flavor profile.
- Heat skillet to medium temperature, cooking patties approximately 4-5 minutes per side until achieving deep golden-brown exterior and desired internal doneness.
- Without cleaning skillet, reduce heat and melt butter, allowing onions to slowly transform into rich, caramelized golden strands, developing deep sweetness over 10 minutes.
- Carefully spread softened butter across one side of each rye bread slice, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Construct sandwich layers strategically: place cheddar cheese against bread, position cooked beef patty, distribute caramelized onions evenly, crown with Swiss cheese slice.
- Position assembled sandwich in preheated skillet, grilling at medium heat until bread reaches crisp, amber-hued perfection and cheese melts completely, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer to serving plate immediately, allowing sandwich to rest momentarily before slicing diagonally for optimal presentation and enjoyment.
Notes
- Caramelize onions slowly on low heat to develop deep, sweet flavor without burning, ensuring they turn golden brown and soft.
- Opt for high-fat ground beef like 80/20 for juicier, more flavorful patties that won’t dry out during cooking.
- Try different cheese combinations like provolone or Gruyère to add unique taste profiles and create your signature melt.
- Press sandwiches gently while grilling to help cheese melt evenly and create a crispy, golden-brown exterior that provides satisfying crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg