Recreate the ultimate diner favorite at home with this Copycat Steak 'n Shake Frisco Melts recipe! Featuring savory, seasoned ground beef patties layered with melted American and Swiss cheeses, all nestled between golden, buttery sourdough bread, this sandwich captures the nostalgic charm of the original. The signature Frisco sauce—a tangy blend of Thousand Island dressing, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of paprika—takes these melts to the next level. Perfectly pan-seared and crisped to perfection, these Frisco Melts are easy to make in just 30 minutes and pair beautifully with fries or a fresh side salad. Bring the flavor of a classic diner to your kitchen today!
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In a small bowl, prepare the Frisco sauce by mixing Thousand Island dressing, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika. Stir until smooth and set aside.
Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape them into thin, oval patties slightly larger than the bread slices. Season each patty evenly with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 2-3 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and wipe the skillet clean. Butter one side of each sourdough slice.
Assemble the sandwiches. Place one slice of buttered bread (butter side down) on the skillet. Layer one slice of Swiss cheese, a cooked beef patty, a slice of American cheese, and another buttered bread slice (butter side up). Repeat this process for all sandwiches.
Cook the assembled sandwiches for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted.
Once cooked, remove the Frisco Melts from the skillet. Carefully open each sandwich and spread a generous layer of prepared Frisco sauce on the inside of the bread. Close the sandwiches back up.
Slice each Frisco Melt in half and serve immediately with your favorite sides like fries or a salad. Enjoy!
Serving size | (1249.6g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 3308.5 |
Total Fat 196.8g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 93.2g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g | |
Cholesterol 642.2mg | 0% |
Sodium 5315.1mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 237.8g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 9.3g | 0% |
Total Sugars 32.6g | |
Protein 167.6g | 0% |
Vitamin D 76.1IU | 0% |
Calcium 1941.6mg | 0% |
Iron 20.0mg | 0% |
Potassium 1972.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories