Fire & Ice Patty Melt Recipe
Fresh Hamburger Patty topped with Caramelized Onions, Swiss Cheese, & House Made Russian Dressing on Toasted Sliced Sourdough
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Ingredients
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Patty Melt
Caramelized Onions
Russian Dressing
Method
Caramelized Onions
- 1
Prepare the Onions
Peel and slice the onions into thin rings.
- 2
Cook the Onions
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.
Russian Dressing
- 3
Mix the Dressing
In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Patty Melt Assembly
- 4
Form the Patties
Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties, about the size of the bread slices.
- 5
Cook the Patties
In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the beef patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness.
- 6
- 7
Assemble the Patty Melt
On the toasted side of two slices of bread, spread a generous amount of Russian dressing. Place a cooked patty on each slice, top with caramelized onions, and layer with Swiss cheese. Top with the remaining slices of bread, toasted side facing in.
- 8
- 9
Serve
Remove from skillet, slice in half, and serve hot with additional Russian dressing on the side if desired.
