Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of the Classic Patty Melt, a comforting sandwich that combines a juicy beef patty, melted Swiss cheese, and caramelized onions between two slices of buttery toasted rye bread. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this nostalgic dish promises to satisfy your cravings and transport you back to simpler times. Let’s dive into this delicious experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices rye bread (preferably marble or pumpernickel)
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the thinly sliced onion in 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant, about 10-15 minutes.
- Shape the ground beef into four patties and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Cook the patties in another skillet over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side, adding Swiss cheese on top during the last minute to melt.
- Butter one side of each slice of rye bread. In a separate skillet, place bread butter-side down and add a cheesy patty on each slice; top with another slice of bread.
- Grill until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Slice diagonally and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (250g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg