Patty Melt Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

Hand-patted beef dressed with grilled onion, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese served on Texas toast.

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Ingredients

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1
Make the Beef Patty
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat. Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.

2
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the applewood smoked bacon until crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Once cooked, remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel to drain excess grease.
3
Sauté the Onion
In the same skillet, remove excess bacon fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add the sliced onion and sauté over medium heat until caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.

4
Grill the Beef Patties
Using the same skillet (or a grill), cook the beef patties over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked to your desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.
5
Assemble the Patty Melt
Butter one side of each slice of Texas toast. In the skillet, place two slices of toast butter-side down. Top each with a melted cheese patty, sautéed onions, and two slices of bacon. Top with the remaining slices of toast, butter-side up.
6
Grill the Sandwich
Cook the sandwich on medium heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy. Press down slightly with a spatula to ensure even grilling.

7
Serve Hot
Once grilled, remove the patty melt from the skillet. Cut in half if desired and serve hot with your favorite side, such as fries or a salad.