Patty Melt Recipe
American & Swiss cheese, fried onions, on grilled whole wheat bread
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Condiments & Seasonings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Onions
Slice the medium onion into thin rings. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until golden brown and caramelized, about 10-12 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- 2
Form the Patties
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Mix gently to avoid overworking the meat. Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, about 1/2 inch thick.
Cooking
- 3
Cook the Patties
In the same skillet used for the onions, add the patties over medium-high heat. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until brown, then flip them over. Place 1 slice of Swiss cheese and 1 slice of American cheese on each patty. Cover the skillet to help the cheese melt as they cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- 4
- 5
Grill the Sandwiches
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet over medium heat. Place the assembled sandwich in the skillet and grill until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Flip the sandwich carefully, adding another tablespoon of butter to the skillet and grill the other side until golden and crispy.
- 6
Serve
Once both sides are toasted, remove the sandwich from the skillet. Cut in half and serve hot. Repeat the process for the second sandwich.