Jul 17 2026

Patty Melt Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Burger served on Texas toast with swiss cheese and fried onions.

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Ingredients

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Patty Melt Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Onions

    Slice the medium onion into thin rings. In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the onions, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until they are caramelized, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    In a bowl, season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Divide the beef into two equal portions and shape them into burger patties.

  3. 3

    Cook the Patties

    In the same skillet used for the onions, add another tablespoon of butter and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach your desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Swiss cheese on each patty to melt.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Patty Melt

    Spread butter on one side of each slice of Texas toast. Place two slices of toast, butter side down, in the skillet. Top each with a melted cheeseburger patty, followed by the caramelized onions. Place the remaining slices of Texas toast on top, butter side up.

  5. 5

    Grill the Sandwich

    Cook the sandwiches for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the toast is golden brown and crispy. Remove from skillet, slice in half, and serve immediately.

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