Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this classic patty melt, where juicy beef patties meet gooey Swiss cheese and sweet caramelized onions, all nestled between crispy toasted rye bread. This mouthwatering sandwich is perfect for lunch or dinner and can be prepared in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 large yellow onion (sliced)
- 4 slices rye bread
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Sauté sliced onions in a skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of butter until caramelized (10-12 minutes).
- Form ground beef into four equal patties, season with salt and pepper.
- Cook patties in another skillet over medium-high heat with remaining butter until desired doneness (4-5 minutes per side).
- Assemble by placing one patty on a slice of bread, topping with onions and two slices of cheese. Top with another slice of bread.
- Grill sandwiches on medium heat until golden brown on both sides (3-4 minutes each), adding more butter as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty melt (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Experiment with different cheeses like cheddar or pepper jack to customize taste. Let the sandwich rest for a few minutes before cutting to keep everything intact.