Classic Patty Melt – Crispy, Cheesy & Flavor-Packed
Enjoy a classic patty melt with a juicy beef patty, melted cheese, and caramelized onions on crispy grilled bread. A diner-style favorite made easy at home!
Ingredients
- - 1 pound ground beef 80/20 blend
- - 1 teaspoon salt
- - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- - 1 tablespoon butter for cooking
- - 1 large onion thinly sliced
- - 8 slices rye bread
- - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened, for bread
- - 8 slices Swiss cheese or American cheese
Instructions
- - In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and add sliced onions.
- - Cook onions for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- - In a bowl, mix ground beef with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
- - Form into 4 thin patties, slightly larger than the bread slices.
- - In the same skillet over medium-high heat, cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Remove from skillet.
- - Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
- - Assemble sandwiches: Place one slice of bread (buttered side down) in the skillet, add a slice of cheese, a beef patty, caramelized onions, another slice of cheese, and top with another slice of bread (buttered side up).
- - Cook each sandwich over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- - Serve hot and enjoy!