Classic Patty Melt
Experience the ultimate comfort food with our classic patty melt recipe! This delightful sandwich features juicy beef patties, gooey Swiss cheese, and sweet caramelized onions, all grilled to golden perfection between slices of buttery rye bread. Perfect for casual gatherings or cozy nights in, each bite is a nostalgic journey that promises to satisfy your cravings and warm your heart.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for cooking)
- 4 slices rye bread
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, season ground beef with salt and pepper. Form into four patties slightly larger than the bread.
- Sear the patties in the same skillet over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned but juicy.
- Place Swiss cheese on top of each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.
- Butter one side of each slice of rye bread. Assemble by placing a cheesy patty and caramelized onions between two slices, buttered sides out.
- Grill sandwiches in the skillet until both sides are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty melt (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg