Classic Patty Melt
Sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food with this Classic Patty Melt recipe, a diner-style favorite that combines juicy, well-seasoned beef patties, caramelized onions, and gooey melted Swiss cheese layered between crisp, buttery slices of rye bread. Enhanced with a creamy touch of Thousand Island dressing, each bite is a perfect harmony of savory and tangy flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a straightforward cooking process, you'll craft a nostalgic masterpiece right in your own kitchen. Ideal for satisfying lunchtime cravings or serving up a hearty dinner, this patty melt delivers a restaurant-quality experience in every soul-warming bite.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 8 slices rye bread
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 0.5 cup Thousand Island dressing
Directions
Step 1
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the thinly sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes. Remove the onions from the skillet and set aside.
Step 2
While the onions are cooking, season the ground beef with the salt and pepper. Divide the beef into four equal parts and form each into a patty slightly larger than your bread slices.
Step 3
In the same skillet, increase the heat to medium-high and add the patties. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until nicely browned and cooked to your desired level of doneness.
Step 4
Remove the patties from the skillet. Clean the skillet if necessary and reduce the heat back to medium.
Step 5
Butter one side of each slice of rye bread using the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
Step 6
To assemble each patty melt, place a slice of Swiss cheese on the unbuttered side of a piece of bread, top it with a cooked beef patty, a generous scoop of caramelized onions, a tablespoon of Thousand Island dressing, another slice of Swiss cheese, and finally another piece of bread with the buttered side facing out.
Step 7
Place the sandwiches back into the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Step 8
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, cut them in half if desired, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1402.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3004.0 |
| Total Fat 174.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 74.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g | |
| Cholesterol 529.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5891.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 192.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 47.1g | |
| Protein 167.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 37.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2531.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2202.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories