Description
Patty melts are a mouthwatering blend of juicy beef, melted cheese, and caramelized onions, all nestled between crispy toasted bread. Perfect for satisfying your cravings any time!
Ingredients
- Ground Beef (80% lean)
- Sliced Sweet Onions
- American Cheese (or Swiss/Cheddar)
- Rye or Sourdough Bread
- Butter
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop onions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté sliced onions until golden brown (about 10-12 minutes).
- Shape ground beef into patties slightly larger than the bread slices; season with salt and pepper.
- Increase heat to medium-high and grill each patty for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- Top each patty with a slice of cheese just before removing from the skillet.
- Assemble by placing patties between buttered bread slices and grill until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes).
Notes
- Experiment with different cheeses such as pepper jack for extra flavor.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or jalapeños for a unique twist.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in a skillet over low heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (170g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg