Patty melt

Here’s a classic Patty Melt recipe—juicy beef, caramelized onions, and melted cheese on grilled bread 🥩🧅🧀

Classic Patty Melt

Ingredients (makes 2 sandwiches)

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 large onion, thinly sliced

• 2–3 tbsp butter

• 4 slices Swiss or cheddar cheese

• 4 slices rye bread (marbled rye is great)

• Optional: 1–2 tsp Worcestershire sauce or steak seasoning

Instructions

1️⃣ Caramelize Onions

1. Melt 1–2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Add onions with a pinch of salt.

3. Cook 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown.

4. Optional: add a splash of balsamic vinegar for extra sweetness.

2️⃣ Cook Burger Patties

1. Divide ground beef into 2–4 thin patties (slightly wider than your bread).

2. Season with salt and pepper (and optional Worcestershire).

3. Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat, 3–4 min per side for medium, until browned.

3️⃣ Assemble Sandwiches

1. Butter one side of each bread slice.

2. Place one slice, butter side down, in the skillet.

3. Add cheese, burger patty, caramelized onions, more cheese, then top with second slice (butter side up).

4️⃣ Grill Sandwiches

• Cook over medium heat 3–4 min per side, pressing slightly with a spatula, until bread is golden and cheese melts.

Tips for Perfect Patty Melts

• Thin patties ensure even cooking and melting cheese.

• Don’t skip buttering the bread—it makes it perfectly crispy.

• You can melt the cheese in the microwave for 10–15 seconds before assembly for extra gooeyness.

• Serve with pickles or Russian dressing for a diner-style feel.

If you want, I can give a fancy 10-minute shortcut patty melt that uses store-bought caramelized onions and still tastes amazing.