Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRosie's Diner AuroraPatty Melt Recipe

Patty Melt Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

A juicy beef patty served on grilled Rye bread, topped with Swiss cheese and grilled onions.

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Ingredients

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Patty

Grilled Onions

Sandwich Assembly

Method

Preparing the Patty

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until just combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into patties, making them slightly larger than your bread as they will shrink while cooking.

  3. 3

    Cook the Patties

    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.

Grilling the Onions

  1. 4

    Slice the Onion

    Thinly slice the large onion.

  2. 5

    Sauté the Onions

    In the same skillet used for the patties, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8-10 minutes until they are soft and caramelized. Remove from heat.

Assembling the Patty Melt

  1. 6

    Prepare the Bread

    Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on one side of each slice of rye bread.

  2. 7

    Layer the Ingredients

    Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, in the skillet. On each slice, layer a slice of Swiss cheese, a beef patty, a generous portion of grilled onions, and another slice of Swiss cheese.

  3. 8

    Top and Grill

    Top with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side up. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown, then carefully flip and grill the other side for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden.

  4. 9

    Serve

    Remove from the skillet, slice in half if desired, and serve hot.

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