Vegetarian Classic Patty Melt

Sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food with this Vegetarian Classic Patty Melt—a plant-based twist on the timeless diner favorite! Featuring hearty, perfectly browned plant-based burger patties, gooey Swiss cheese, and sweet caramelized onions, this sandwich is layered between slices of buttered rye bread grilled to golden perfection. A tangy homemade sauce made with mayonnaise, ketchup, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce adds the perfect punch of flavor to every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this vegetarian patty melt is ideal for a quick lunch or weeknight dinner that doesn’t skimp on indulgence. Serve it with crispy fries or a refreshing side salad for a diner-style meal that’s sure to impress vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 plant-based burger patties
• 4 slices Swiss cheese slices
• 4 slices rye bread
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Peel and thinly slice the yellow onion.

Step 2

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and caramelized, about 15 minutes. Remove the onions from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

While the onions are cooking, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl to make the sauce. Set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet used to caramelize the onions, add the plant-based burger patties and cook according to package instructions, usually around 3-4 minutes per side, until browned and heated through. Remove patties from the skillet.

Step 5

Spread butter evenly on one side of each slice of rye bread.

Step 6

To assemble the melts, place one slice of rye bread butter-side down. Spread a layer of the sauce on the side facing up.

Step 7

Place one cooked patty on top of the sauce, followed by the caramelized onions and two slices of Swiss cheese.

Step 8

Top with another slice of rye bread, butter-side up.

Step 9

Wipe the skillet clean and heat it over medium heat. Carefully add the assembled sandwich to the skillet and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Step 10

Remove the patty melt from the skillet, cut in half, and serve immediately. Repeat with the second sandwich.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(678.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2008.8

Total Fat 148.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 199.8mg	0%
Sodium 3324.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 109.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.7g	0%
Total Sugars 15.1g
Protein 82.7g	0%

Vitamin D 28.5IU	0%
Calcium 1229.4mg	0%
Iron 13.0mg	0%
Potassium 1116.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.6%

Protein: 15.7%

Carbs: 20.7%