Senior Patty Melt Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Onion

   Slice the onion thinly. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and add the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.

2. 2

   Make the Patty

   In a bowl, season the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Form it into a patty that is slightly larger than the bread slices.

3. 3

   Cook the Patty

   In the same skillet, add the patty and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until it reaches your desired doneness. Place a slice of American cheese on top of the patty during the last minute of cooking to let it melt.

4. 4

   Assemble the Patty Melt

   Spread butter on one side of each slice of rye bread. On the non-buttered side of two slices, layer the grilled onions, the cheeseburger patty, and then top with the other two slices of bread, buttered side up.

5. 5

   Grill the Sandwich

   In the skillet, place the assembled sandwiches and grill until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Press down gently with a spatula for even grilling.

6. 6

   Serve

   Once grilled to perfection, remove from the skillet, slice in half, and serve hot.