Description
Comfort meets gourmet in these classic grilled cheese patty melts, blending juicy beef patties with melted cheese between golden-brown sourdough slices. Rich flavors and crispy textures unite, promising a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
Bread and Base:
- 8 slices rye or sourdough bread
- 1/2 cup butter
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare beef patties by seasoning with salt and pepper, then cook over medium-high heat until desired doneness, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- In a separate skillet, slowly caramelize sliced onions over low heat, stirring occasionally until they turn rich golden brown and develop a sweet, soft texture, about 15-20 minutes.
- Generously spread butter on one side of each bread slice, creating an even, golden-brown surface for grilling.
- Place bread slices butter-side down in a preheated skillet, allowing them to crisp and turn a deep golden color.
- Layer the grilled bread with cooked beef patties, melting cheese, and caramelized onions, creating a decadent sandwich stack.
- Return the assembled sandwiches to the skillet, grilling each side until the cheese completely melts and the bread achieves a crispy, toasted exterior.
- Remove from heat, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while warm and cheese is still gooey.
Notes
- Select ground beef with 80/20 fat content for juicier, more flavorful patties that won’t dry out during grilling.
- Caramelize onions slowly over low-medium heat to develop rich, sweet flavor without burning them.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like Swiss, provolone, or sharp cheddar to customize the melt’s taste profile.
- Use room temperature butter for even spreading and achieving a perfectly golden, crispy bread exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg