Grilled Patty Melt
A nostalgic comfort food masterpiece featuring a juicy beef patty topped with caramelized onions and melted cheese between buttery grilled rye bread. This restaurant-quality sandwich delivers the perfect balance of crispy, savory, and indulgent flavors that will transport you straight to your favorite classic diner.
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Servings: 1
Calories: 685kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/4 lb ground beef
- 2 slices rye bread
- 1 slice American cheese
- 1 slice Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup onions sliced or diced
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent and lightly golden. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Form ground beef into a patty sized to fit the rye bread slices. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the patty in the same skillet to desired doneness. Remove and set aside.
- Butter one side of each bread slice with remaining butter.
- Place one slice of bread butter-side down on hot griddle or skillet.
- Layer one slice of cheese, caramelized onions, cooked patty, and second slice of cheese on top.
- Top with second bread slice, butter-side facing out.
- Grill until bread is golden and crispy but not burned, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Carefully flip and grill the other side until golden and cheese is fully melted, another 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and slice diagonally before serving.
Notes
Use medium heat to prevent burning the bread before the cheese melts completely
Press down gently with spatula while cooking to guarantee even browning and cheese melting
Swiss and American cheese can be substituted with cheddar, provolone, or your preferred melting cheese
Yellow or white onions work best for caramelization
Make-ahead tip: Caramelize onions in batches and store in refrigerator for up to 3 days
For extra flavor, add a thin spread of Thousand Island dressing or mustard to the bread
Ground chuck (80/20) works best for juicy patties that hold together well
Nutrition
Calories: 685kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 1240mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g