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Patty Melts

Patty Melts
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Patty Melts are a classic comfort food featuring juicy, seasoned ground beef patties with melted Swiss cheese and sweet caramelized onions sandwiched between crispy buttered rye bread. This quick, flavorful recipe delivers a perfect harmony of gooey cheese, savory meat, and crunchy bread, customizable to your taste and ideal for any cozy meal or crowd-pleasing gathering.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb quality ground beef
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 8 slices rye bread
  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter (for cooking and toasting)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: Mustard, as desired

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Onions: Thinly slice the onions and cook them slowly over medium heat with a bit of butter until they become soft and golden brown. This caramelization process builds the sweet base that perfectly balances the savory meat.
  2. Form and Season the Patties: Mix the ground beef with salt and pepper, then shape into thin, oval patties slightly larger than your bread slices since they will shrink while cooking.
  3. Cook the Patties: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side, ensuring they develop a nice sear but remain juicy inside.
  4. Assemble the Patty Melts: Butter one side of each bread slice, then layer Swiss cheese, a patty, caramelized onions, and another slice of cheese before topping with the second slice of bread, butter side out.
  5. Grill the Sandwich: Place the assembled sandwich in a skillet over medium heat, pressing gently with a spatula. Grill until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese inside has melted, flipping once.

Notes

  • Use high-quality ground beef for juicier patties.
  • Don’t skip butter — it’s crucial for a golden, crispy crust.
  • Caramelize onions slowly on low heat to avoid burning and enhance sweetness.
  • Shape thin patties so they cook evenly and meld well with the cheese and bread.
  • Press gently while grilling to help the layers stick without flattening the sandwich.

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Keywords: Patty Melts, comfort food, grilled sandwich, caramelized onions, ground beef sandwich, melted cheese sandwich

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