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Patty Melt Ever

The Ultimate Patty Melt Ever: Comfort Food Bliss

Discover the Best Patty Melt Ever with savory beef, caramelized onions, and melty cheese, all in under 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patty
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Use 85/15 for juicy flavor
  • 1 medium Onion Caramelized; red or yellow onions work great
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Elevates umami flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
For the Bread
  • 4 slices Rye Bread Classic base; try sourdough or French bread for a twist
For the Cheese
  • 2 slices Muenster Cheese Melts smoothly
  • 2 slices Cheddar Cheese Adds a sharp bite
For the Burger Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Creamy base for the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Dill Pickle Relish Adds a zesty tang
  • 1 tablespoon Ketchup Infuses sweetness
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For sautéing and grilling
  • 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar Balances sweetness of onions

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Make the Burger Sauce: Combine mayonnaise, mustard, dill pickle relish, and ketchup in a bowl. Stir until smooth and refrigerate.
  2. Caramelize Onions: Heat skillet over medium-low, add butter, then onions, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar. Cook for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Form Patties: Shape ground beef into two patties, season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Apply mustard to both sides.
  4. Cook Patties: Increase heat to medium-high, add butter, then cook patties for 4 minutes on each side until medium-well.
  5. Assemble Sandwiches: Butter one side of each slice of rye bread, layer cheese, onions, patty, and more cheese. Top with remaining bread.
  6. Grill Sandwiches: Return skillet to medium heat, grill assembled sandwiches for 3-4 minutes each side until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best results, reheat sandwiches in a skillet to preserve crispy texture. Can store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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