Jul 14 2026

Patty Melt Recipe

Time40m
Serves2

Traditional sandwich with caramelized onion and muenster cheese.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Caramelize the Onions

    In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown and caramelized, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the Beef Patty

    In the same skillet, add the ground beef. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Patty Melt

    Place a slice of rye bread on a clean surface. Top with a cooked beef patty, caramelized onions, and two slices of muenster cheese. Top with another slice of rye bread to create a sandwich.

  4. 4

    Cook the Sandwich

    Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side. Add more butter if necessary.

  5. 5

    Serve

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

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